Procurement Talk With David Byrne Podcast
1) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 17 – 2025 Christmas Special
The Christmas Edition — where we check our lists twice, decide if our suppliers are naughty or nice, wrap up another busy year in procurement. From all of us at BWD Consulting, we wish you a merry, we...Show More
2) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 16 – The Importance of an Ethical Procurement Strategy
Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. Implementing an ethical procurement strategy embeds values like fairness, transpar...Show More
3) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 15 – Audits do improve your business
Audits aren't just about catching mistakes—they're about building better systems, identifying inefficiencies, ensuring compliance, and uncovering risks. A good auditor will help you improve and grow ...Show More
4) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 14 – The Procurement Balancing Act
We all have heard phrases like "right size your procurement function" and a "fit for purpose procurement solution". In this episode David explains that Procurement can be a balancing act and he does ...Show More
5) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 13 – Why Probity is so Important
Probity is the foundation of ethical business conduct. It means acting with integrity, transparency, maintaining confidentiality and fairness, and without bias in all decisions and that's why Probity ...Show More
6) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 12 – ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidance
Many more companies are now focused on environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing and are integrating ISO 20400 into their procurement strategies to align with global sustainability goals. Lis...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 11 – Getting the Best from Supplier Management
The “Best 6 Approach” is great model to assist you in getting the best from supplier management. It covers the critical aspects you need to know to leverage the true value from effective supplier man...Show More
Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 11 – Getting the Best from Supplier Management
08:04 | Sep 21st, 2025
8) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 10 – What is a Good Supplier
In this episode David talks about when you find a good supplier, do not take them for granted. It is important to establish and maintain a good relationship which is beneficial to you both. The succes...Show More
9) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 9 – Successful Negotiations
In this episode David explains the process of achieving a successful negotiation. He will take you through the necessary preparation and all the important tips you need to achieve the win win outcome...Show More
10) Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 8 – Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices
We all have a responsibility to put in place environmentally sustainable business practices. It’s our planet. It is amazing what can be achieved by putting in place plans to make the necessary incre...Show More