Smart Business Buying Podcast

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.

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March 18, 2025 12 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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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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