Smart Business Buying Podcast
Buying for work can be just as easy as buying for home. When we share approaches and collaborate, it becomes even simpler. The Smart Business Buying Podcast speaks to purchasing professionals looking to stay informed on industry trends and solve challenging problems. Hear from industry experts and leaders as they share trends, stories, and tools for smarter purchasing.
Episodes
How can transit systems modernize their purchasing process to better serve their community?
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, also known as AC Transit, is the largest public bus-only system in California, the 3rd largest bus-only transit agency in the United States and currently serves 1.5 million East Bay Area residents. AC Transit’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainability transit services and...
How can procurement create more value for public agencies and their communities?
In this episode, discover how Multnomah County's collaboration with Amazon Business evolved from emergency purchasing to supporting vital community programs through grant funding and strategic buying. Shawn Postera from Multnomah County shares insights on managing large-scale projects while creating value that aligns with community needs—from s...
How is AI changing procurement?
Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters shares insights from the recent AI Leadership Guide and explores real-world examples of AI adoption across procurement. Tune in to learn practical steps for teams starting their AI journey and what’s next for leaders in this space.
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How do hospitals and clinics work with suppliers to keep care running smoothly?
When delivering exceptional patient care, reliable operations are essential. Dr. Michael Ash from Nebraska Medicine shares how their health system manages daily operations across multiple facilities while advancing medical care and research. In this episode, we’ll explore how they approach supplier partnerships, resource management, and operatio...
How have customers and Amazon Business helped shape each other's growth over the years? In our season two premiere, Ray Hsu from the University of Washington, one of our earliest customers, reflects on their decade-long journey with Amazon Business. Explore how this collaboration has evolved over the years, improving campus efficiency and maximizing resources. Plus, hear from Todd Heimes of Amazon Business as he shares ins...
Welcome to the second season of the Smart Business Buying Podcast. Host Brit Moorer and new co-host Kelly Rogers expand on last season's foundation with deeper insights into today's purchasing landscape. Join us bi-weekly as we connect with industry leaders, procurement experts, and peers to deliver fresh perspectives and explore tools and tips for smarter purchasing. Whether you're buying for work, curious about industry ...
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.
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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 cos...
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.
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...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 g...
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 skill...
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.
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