Procurement Talk With David Byrne: Recent Episodes
David Byrne
Procurement Talk provides insight, solutions and assistance to other Procurement and Business Professionals.
Stress in the workplace is real, it exists and as a leader in your organisation you need to be prepared to effectively manage stress and it’s implication. In this episode David gives you strategies to do exactly that so that you can make the necessary changes to support your workplace.
Business Continuity Planning is critical for all organisations in being prepared to manage a disruption or emergency. You need to have your organisations ready as it shows a focused effort, a commitment to excellence and also intelligent planning.
In this episode David explains the benefit of showing up and doing your job day in day out. He recalls how Tom Selleck has become an acclaimed actor by doing just that, he keeps believing and keeps working hard.
Yes, Policies are important in establishing a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and this can be achieved through a policy framework.
In this episode David explains how to use 2025 as a catalyst to learn a new skill. He has kept the model really simply “Think, Plan, Do”. Yes, it doesn’t have to be complicated, start the momentum and identify the skill you would like to learn and kick start the process.
Welcome back to Series 7, Episode 1. Yes, it is time to plan, with the new year now into its second month, now is the best time to plan your year. It is the perfect time to set your personal development and financial goals, whilst also detailing the “things” that you would like to achieve. Remember people with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.
We know what’s right, you know what you have to do, yes values and ethics are importance and if you want to do something this is of quality, do it because it’s right.
Yes, the three L’s, Love, Listen and Leap. All are equally important and are vital principles in obtaining happiness.
You hear this a lot in the work place, I can’t see you or do what’s required because I am busy, but are your really. Are you a poor planner or like to give the impression you are busy all the time. It is important to recharge and take stock if you don’t you are going to miss out on opportunities.
This is a great question and in this episode, David works through how deeds are better than words.
In this milestone episode David tells the story of how “Procurement Talk with David Byrne” started and the journey he has taken.
When Procurement Professionals make quality procurement decisions it is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. Having a savings target is another quality procurement decision.
We all need help, we all need assistance as we move through life, finding a mentor will help you on this journey.
Don’t let somebody set a limitation on what you want to achieve, take control of your life and break free of the imposed limitations. Change is achievable!
In this episode David explains how establishing strategic partnerships will deliver to your company, the community and your customers.
Set up a procurement strategy and deliver real tangible value to your organisation. The key is leading with values and David will explain how.
Every morning you get a choice on how you attack the day, yes your excuses are real and valid but every man’s happiness is his own responsibility.
In this episode David explains how establishing process maps can help you stabilise and grow your business. Also, you will find out who does what and when.
Your image is an important component in working towards your goals, and this includes your appearance, professionalism, enthusiasm and much more. Learn to move through the times as your image changes.
In this episode David details what steps you can take when business acumen is not being displayed and how you can drive the business forward.
Now is your time! It’s your time to shine, be a success, make a move, carve out a new direction, write the words and sing that song – now is your time. Yes, this podcast is a call to action and your freedom lies in taking the first step.
In this episode David explains how robotics is making a significant impact on all aspects of our lives and why you as a business you need to jump on board.
In this episode David explain the commonly asked question “so what does Procurement do?”, yes it is much more then running tender, more than a good policy and more then negotiating with a supplier.
Why should I join a Board and not get paid? Great Questions, but an even better answer is Why Not? Why Not I say. Bring your life experiences, your professional experience and wisdom to lift a Board and company, you will be amazed at the enjoyment of doing so.
Take the step change you need to start negotiating with confidence. Get the wins you are looking for and put yourself on new trajectory! Negotiate with Confidence!
In this episode David will give you his top 10 tips for successful IT procurement. Make the IT transformation project a success and to do that you’ll need to ensure you have a successful IT procurement process. Go the 10!
Listening is such a vital skill across your personal and professional life. Learn how David changed from being a “Jumper” to being considerate, focused and intent on listening to what is being said.
Change is constant and never ending, changing procurement processes needs a focused and determined approach. In this episode you will learn why getting the foundations and basics right will set you on the right path.
In this episode David talks you through defining your success and why success is so important. Getting the balance right will lay bare some real challenges that you’ll need to address but if you seek happiness you’ll find a way. So, open the door to your success.
It doesn’t matter when you start, just draw a line in the sand and start planning your year ahead. You will see the benefits in your personal development, finances and achieving what’s important to you and at the end of the day isn’t that worth doing?
In this the third of the series with Matt Patel from Malbek, David and Matt talk through how technology is changing procurement and how Malbek is leading the way.
David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek and they detail how to align Procurement with other business teams and how this is being achieved with Malbek contract lifecycle management software.
In this episode David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek, who are now rated as best in class for their contract lifecycle management software. David and Matt talk through the need for contract management for procurement team and the true value Malbek is bringing.
David has helped doctors, directors, executives, bricklayers, scientist and may more with interview preparation. In this episode he explains why “Wisdom” is the key to success and how to put it into practice.
In this episode David explores this classic saying and what it means to him and why it is still relevant today as it was in 1944.
Another fraud event was detailed in the paper, it happens most weeks but there are activities and actions you can take to ensure procurement is correctly managed. Find out how.
In this episode David discusses why purchase orders are such a critical tool in your organisation and details the many benefits they bring.
The statistics on Start Ups surviving are alarming, it is tough, really tough to make a success of a Start Up. But, by “right sizing” good governance and procurement practices you will have established sound business practices which will put you on the right path for success.
In this episode David details proven business processes that will support you in managing costs so you know when the price is too expensive. So don’t get caught out, be proactive and make smart commercial decisions.
Welcome back to series 5 and episode 1, in the episode David talks through professional development and ask you where are you going? David explains how his professional development turn his life around while also providing you with the tools and techniques to do the same.
The clock is ticking don’t wait for tomorrow, in episode 15 David will inspire you to make the changes you need to make to achieve your goal and yes you need to start now.
In episode 15 David details how your support to the executive team means you both win, now and in the future.
When something goes wrong you always reach for the contract to know your obligations and rights, in episode 14 David details how to establish and why a contracts register is a must in all organisation.
In episode 13 David talks with his special guest Jodi Rowe from Promitheia Procurement about their procurement advisory service.
In episode 12 David provides the key techniques to presenting with confidence, set new habits on the road to excellence.
In episode 11 David will walk you through the negotiation triangle to give the techniques to set you on the right path to winning at negotiations.
In episode 10 David talks with his special guest Jody Rowe from Promitheia Procurement about how they have establish a unique procurement template offering.
In episode 10 David talks with his special guest Jody Rowe from Promitheia Procurement about how they have establish a unique procurement template offering.
In episode 9 David explains how to develop your business acumen and by doing so putting you on a pathway to more opportunities.
In episode 8 David talks about the number 12 and how he uses this special number which we all will see at some time during your day to motivate and inspire real tangible benefits.
In episode 7 David talks with his special guest Shan Haq from Transcepta on how their intelligent procure to pay platform is helping businesses thrive and deliver tangible benefits for its customers.
We all have set backs on a professional and personal level so spend some time listening on how to manage setbacks and then move forward again.
If you looking to deliver your IT procurement on time and on budget, listen to my top ten tips on how to achieve it. It’s not rocket science, just practical steps that work.
Your success is about you, so if your looking to getting the balance right in your life on a personal and professional level I think it’s time you define your own success.
Don’t back away you must deliver, listen to how I explain the “TI” effect which delivers the responsibility and accountability you are looking for.
Welcome back to series 4 and in this first episode I explain how to increase your opportunities so you are moving in the right direction. It’s time to get busy.
Documenting requirements for a tender is a really important business function and today’s podcast will lead you through this process, so take the necessary time because if your rush the consequences are not palatable.
In this episode I discuss why good listening is much more than being silent, good listening will reward you with wisdom, understanding and the ability to effectively make suggestions and hold a conversation.
In this episode I talk about the secret of confidence and focus on the positive steps to gaining it, having a good posture, building a strong greeting, avoiding negative people, practicing your smile and more.
Yes we all have limitations, but if you let your life be defined by these limitations then you really are wasting the precious gift of life. We all have the fear of failure, so after you are done thinking about it and do this quickly, go on get out there and have a crack.
People want and look for leadership, inspire your team by taking active steps to solving problems for your team and watch them flourish.
In this episode I talk about how procurement professionals must change their procurement strategy post COVID19. Markets have changed and you must respond to remain competitive and be a driving force.
In part 2 of Supply Chains & COVID19 I highlight how integrated supply chains need investment as we move out of COVID19, as a local supply chain develops your community a national supply chain develops your country.
In this episode I discuss how a black swan event like COVID19 has effected our integrated global supply chains and moving forward how as business professionals we must change our approach.
It’s time to stop the excuses and start achieving. You will have the strongest conversations in your life with yourself, so don’t listen to the negative naysayers make plans, take action and start today.
In this episode I discuss why settings a savings target is important and how to achieve your targets. Not wasting money is the best way to save money, so get ahead of the pack and set a savings target today.
In this episode I high light three key steps that need to be taken to effectively communicate the narrative, remembering the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.
In this episode I highlight why it is important to confront fraud and to establish a strong fraud training and education program to support your organisation.
In this episode I discuss how a strong procurement policy is critical for your organisation to ensure accountability, honesty and integrity.
In this episode I discuss taking the crucial steps in converting all your thoughts and plans you have made in episode 1 and converting then into action. Understanding that a thought is just a thought without action.
In the first episode of Series 3 I talk about the importance of planning your year and the decade this is before us, whilst also providing a proven and workable model in helping you develop your plan to Achieve!
In this episode I talk about answering an urgent call after returning from holidays and managing with the consequences. Nobody wants to be a toe cutter, do they?
In this episode I take you through practical steps to achieve successful IT procurement.
We go the direction we face, so we must determine the direction so don’t let your company pay the price of not managing procurement effectively.
Your past is the past, but you can shape the future so in this episode I take you through looking back a little but why it is more important to move forward.
In this episode I take you through understanding the economic and political pressures that can impact on your organisation and how Procurement can respond.
Marketing the procurement function plays an important part in positioning the function for future opportunities and for professional development, in this episode I will explain how to achieve this.
In this episode I take you through determining the right size, right fit model for category management for your organisation.
In this episode I take you through practical steps to winning Defence contracts, whilst also walking through some traps to avoid.
In this episode I take you through the four step model that will lift you to become a Procurement Executive, the goal is within your reach!
It a critical point to Follow the Money, from the Procurement Executive to the Board room all parties want to know how and why money is being spent. To do this you need to “Follow the Money”
In this podcast I walk through the five step model of how to successful run a tender, ensuring you deliver to your business an effective and efficient process.
In this podcast I challenge all supply professional to step up and be the Change Agent with in your organisation. It will be an up hill battle, but it’s winnable!
Goals setting is such an important task and needs to acted upon, be one of the 3% of the population who have a written goal and inspire yourself to achieve.
In this episode I provide the practical steps that need to be managed when setting up for a stocktake. You don’t want to be heading East looking for a sunset when your managing a stocktake, miracles don’t happen!
In this episode I explain the 8 key benefits of contract management and the positive impact this can have on your organisation.
You need to know your risk exposure and how you are going to manage it, this episode provides you with the key tasks that you need to take to managing your procurement risks.
In this episode I explain why well managed contracts deliver on value and what the contract owner can do to make this happen.
In this episode I explain why in a dispute resolution you don’t fight a battle if you don’t gain anything by winning.
Your Delegations Policy is the cornerstone for your companies effective and efficient operation. In this episode I explain the important actions that need to be taken when writing a Delegations Policy.
In this first episode for Season 2 I explain what the Long Jump and presenting to your Companies Board have in common, whilst also pointing out some key steps to being successfully in the Board room.
In this episode I explain why supplier debriefs are important, how it demonstrates a high level of professionalism and lifts the quality of the procurement function.
In this episode I explain why it’s important to set up and maintain a policy framework whilst also providing a practical model to make this happen.
You manage assets you buy for your home well your business is no different in fact it’s a critical process. In this episode I outline the five golden rules on why and how to establish an asset register.
In this episode I talk through the challenging task of defining business requirements for a contract and provide tools to assist you manage the process.
In this episode I talk about why supplier site inspections are important and must happen, the benefits of site inspections and if they don’t occur what can happen to your organisation.
Events do occur that disrupt your business operations and in this episode I walk you through effective contingency planning to ensure when the event occurs you are well place to manage it.
Crime doesn’t pay and in the episode I talk through the fraud triangle and discuss the controls that need to be put in place so your organisation doesn’t have a fraud event.
The opportunity to distribute goods and services to untapped markets is real and tangible. In this episode I talk about the benefits and how to develop global supply chains.
In this episode I talk about how nobody makes it alone and how mentoring provides you with the professional and personal support we all need.
In this episode I talk about why price is a key factor in procuring goods and services but what you are really after is value.
This really important episode talks about how quality is everyone's responsibility. I explain four key points to implementing and more importantly living quality.
In this episode I detail a four step model which has had fantastic results in the past to develop your team engagement plan. Use the model to engage your team, increase employee retention, profitability, production and customer loyalty
In this episode I outline the steps that can be taken to find alignment and rebuild the trust between you and the supplier.
In today’s episode I explain how by thinking differently you can generate revenue from procurement, and how I turned an expense into a $43 million dollar company.
Today’s episode details how through using simple tools like a straight line graph and direct action you can win support in your business at the executive, management and operational levels.
Today’s episode is about giving you the skills to confidently manage a negotiation. I talk through the steps in the negotiation triangle give a great example of when I negotiated an additional $5 million.
In today’s episode I outline the practical steps you can do in building partnerships that deliver real value at the executive, management and operational levels.
In today's episode I talk about by setting values for your procurement team you will lay the foundations for a robust procurement framework.