**Martin Smith, host of Talent Talks interviews two of the UK’s leading Procurement Experts whose experience spans across the aviation, retail and banking sectors, leading procurement divisions for brands such as British Airways, M&S, John Lewis, JP Morgan, RBS and The Body Shop. 

In this episode, Amanda Earnshaw-Darg and Roger Davies discuss the key topics they feel need addressing in the procurement world, to help the industry be more aware and agile in 2020 including automation, digitalisation and category management, as well as a number of tips for those looking to progress their career in procurement.**

This episode of Talent Talks covers: Automation & digitalisation. How the future role of procurement is developing. The importance of networking. Advice on career and skills development in procurement. Differing views on category management. The impact of Brexit. Benefits of mentoring and role models. “Cost vs Value Add” and the importance of understanding the overall business strategy

Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/talent-talks-podcast/challenges-facing-the-procurement-industry-in-2020/