Smart Business Buying Podcast

Are your suppliers helping you stay on mission?In our first season finale, Greg Muller shares how UC San Diego sparks innovation and cultivates strong supplier partnerships to support the university’s vision and community. Tune in to hear about their strategic approach and how they’re also using technology to simplify processes.If you enjoyed this insightful discussion, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast for more and stay tuned for Season 2. 

What if having full visibility into spending data can help your organization save tens of thousands of dollars?In this fourth episode of the season, Barb Lowman from CUNA Strategic Services explores economic trends and purchasing challenges within the financial services industry. Discover how credit unions empower their branches with smarter purchasing by using data-driven insights and strategic relationships to reduce costs while maintaining autonomy.If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast for more industry insights and stories.

How can universities maximize their resources?In this third episode of the season, Jamon Hill shares how the University of North Texas System looks beyond cost savings to create long-term value through cooperative procurement. Learn how they're collaborating with other institutions to make more impactful purchasing decisions.If you enjoyed this great discussion, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast for more insights.

What does it take to successfully expand a company's purchasing footprint globally?In this second episode of the season, Katherine Vaillancourt shares how Samuel, Son & Co., Limited — a leading metals and industrial products manufacturer, processor, and distributor — successfully expanded its purchasing operations across North America. Katherine highlights the key drivers and strategies that have contributed to their growth, such as leveraging data and building strong relationships in new markets.If you enjoyed this insightful conversation, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast to stay up to date.

What skills will define the future of procurement?Host Brit Moorer sits down with Vaibhav Sahgal (Economist Impact) and Oloyede Olumide (Amazon Business) to discuss findings from the recent Economist Impact "Procurement skills for the future" report.This first episode of the season covers how priorities in procurement are shifting, the impact of technology adoption, and the challenges organizations face in addressing skills gaps.If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Smart Business Buying Podcast to stay up to date. For the full research, visit amazonbusiness.com/podcast.

Amazon Business introduces the Smart Business Buying Podcast, a new podcast series designed for purchasing professionals. From trends to solutions and stories, Amazon Business will bring insights from industry experts and leaders to help you make better decisions when buying for work. New episodes air weekly. Follow to stay up to date.