Procurement transformation is often discussed, what does it actually take to execute it successfully

In this conversation, I sit down with procurement leader Milind Tailor to discuss real-world experiences leading large-scale procurement transformation initiatives and the lessons learned along the way. We explore topics including: 🔹 Supplier rationalization and consolidation strategies 🔹 Leading organizational change during procurement transformation 🔹 Building procurement's influence as a strategic business partner 🔹 The impact of AI, automation, and agentic workflows on procurement 🔹 Human judgment vs AI-driven decision making 🔹 Skills future procurement leaders will need to succeed Whether you're a Chief Procurement Officer, procurement leader, sourcing professional, or transformation executive, this discussion provides practical insights from someone who has led transformation programs firsthand. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01 Procurement Transformation & Supplier Consolidation XX Leadership & Change Management Lessons XX AI and the Future Procurement Operating Model XX Skills for the Next Generation of Procurement Leaders XX Closing Thoughts Connect with Milind Tailor:   / milind-deepak-tailor   Connect with Aashima Gupta:   / aashima-gupta-313a4010   Subscribe for more conversations with procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and transformation leaders. 👉 https://sourcingacumen.com/ #procurement #strategicsourcing #supplychain #ProcurementTransformation #leadership #ai #digitaltransformation #cpo