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The Procurement Brief

Patrick Bliss

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/67d. Total Eps: 3

This podcast is for indirect sourcing and procurement leaders, analysts, and anyone who wants to understand the hidden engine of business operations. Each episode, we’ll explore how technology, relationships, and strategy come together to elevate Indirect Procurement from a cost center to a value-creation powerhouse.

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Episode 1 - Unpacking Indirect Procurement

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 20:06

Most people outside the field don’t even realize Indirect Procurement exists — yet it quietly drives the majority of a company’s operating spend. In this first full episode of The Procurement Brief, I’m breaking down what Indirect Procurement really is, why it’s so often misunderstood, and why it deserves far more recognition across every organization.

With over three decades leading procurement transformation, I’ve seen how the indirect side powers marketing, HR, IT, facilities, and countless categories that keep a business running. Still, it’s often undervalued because the results are less visible — savings hidden in processes, efficiency, and supplier performance.

In this episode, we’ll explore how Indirect Procurement creates measurable business value, what makes it different from Direct Procurement, and how leaders can elevate their teams to a true strategic role.

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Episode 2 - AI in Procurement: What’s Real, What’s Next, and What Actually Works in 2026

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, April 19, 2026 • Duration 54:10

AI is everywhere in procurement—but what’s actually real, what’s hype, and what’s delivering measurable value today?

In this episode of The Procurement Brief, we cut through the noise and take a clear, management-level look at how AI is reshaping procurement operating models in 2026. This isn’t theory. This is what’s working inside real organizations right now.

We explore the shift from traditional digitization—ERP, P2P, sourcing, and CLM platforms—into true decision intelligence. Procurement is no longer just automating workflows; it’s becoming a strategic function powered by data, predictive insights, and AI-driven execution.

You’ll learn:
• Where AI is already delivering impact across sourcing, contract management, supplier risk, and spend analytics
• How leading organizations are reducing manual workload while increasing savings capture
• The difference between “AI features” and true AI-enabled operating models
• What procurement leaders must do now to stay relevant over the next 3–5 years
• Practical, no-nonsense guidance on where to start—and where not to waste time

We also break down the real-world constraints: data quality, adoption challenges, integration complexity, and why most organizations struggle to move beyond pilots.

This episode is designed for procurement and finance leaders who want to move beyond buzzwords and understand how AI can drive measurable enterprise value—today, not someday.

If you’re thinking about the future of procurement, this is the conversation you need to hear.

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Episode 0 - Welcome to The Procurement Brief

Season 1

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 03:28

Welcome to The Procurement Brief — the new home for professionals who believe Indirect Procurement deserves the spotlight. I’m Patrick Bliss, and after more than 30 years leading procurement transformations across Fortune-level organizations, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really drives performance, savings, and strategic impact.

This podcast is built for indirect sourcing and procurement leaders, analysts, and anyone who wants to understand the hidden engine of business operations. Each episode, we’ll explore how technology, relationships, and strategy come together to elevate Procurement from a cost center to a value-creation powerhouse.

In Episode 0, I’ll share why I created The Procurement Brief, what to expect from future episodes, and how you can join a community that’s reshaping the way organizations think about spend, suppliers, and success.

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