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S3.E11. Procurement Under Pressure: Procurements most pressing topics
Jun 16, 2026
46m 22s
S3.E10. Force Majeure In Procurement
May 19, 2026
25m 11s
S3.E9 How Procurement Thinking Can Stretch A South America Travel Budget
Apr 7, 2026
27m 36s
S3.E8. Has Procurement got..Easier? 1990s CIPS v 2026 CIPS
Mar 17, 2026
28m 23s
S3.E7. The final Procurement assignment: Does Luke 10 get his CIPS?
Mar 3, 2026
35m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/16/26 | S3.E11. Procurement Under Pressure: Procurements most pressing topics | Send us Fan Mail Procurement can feel like the job where every problem lands, even when you do not control the root cause. We start by catching up on a listener’s hunt for buyer and procurement assistant roles, why apprenticeships (including CIPS Level 4 pathways) can be a real shortcut to credible experience, and the one skill we both wish we had built earlier: staying calm when a supplier call turns heated, then steering it back to commitments and next steps. From there we tour r/procureme... | 46m 22s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | S3.E10. Force Majeure In Procurement✨ | force majeureprocurement+3 | — | — | — | force majeureprocurement+3 | — | 25m 11s | |
| 4/7/26 | S3.E9 How Procurement Thinking Can Stretch A South America Travel Budget✨ | procurementtravel budgeting+3 | — | — | South AmericaCentral America | procurement thinkingtravel budget+3 | — | 27m 36s | |
| 3/17/26 | S3.E8. Has Procurement got..Easier? 1990s CIPS v 2026 CIPS✨ | procurementfuture-proofing+3 | — | CIPS | — | procurementfuture-proof+5 | — | 28m 23s | |
| 3/3/26 | S3.E7. The final Procurement assignment: Does Luke 10 get his CIPS?✨ | procurementCIPS+4 | — | CIPS | — | procurement assignmentCIPS results+3 | — | 35m 40s | |
| 2/10/26 | S3. E6. Procurement Frameworks Made Simple, Really Simple✨ | procurement frameworksbuying compliance+3 | — | CCSDPS | — | procurementframeworks+5 | — | 34m 39s | |
| 1/6/26 | S3. E5. We Share Big Life Updates And Tease A Packed Procurement Lineup For 2026✨ | life updatesprocurement+3 | — | CIPS1993 exam papers | — | procurementCIPS+5 | — | 13m 15s | |
| 12/16/25 | S3.E4. Data Protection Essentials for Procurement Professionals✨ | data protectionprocurement+3 | Sara | Two Lukes, One CIP | — | personal datacontracts+3 | — | 46m 35s | |
| 12/2/25 | S3.E4. From Setbacks To Passes: Practical CIPS Procurement Exam Retake Strategies✨ | exam strategiesCIPS Level 4+3 | — | CIPS | — | CIPSprocurement exam+3 | — | 25m 23s | |
| 11/17/25 | S3.E3. How Procurement Automation Wins Trust, Time and Stakeholder Buy-in✨ | procurement automationstakeholder engagement+3 | — | CIPS | — | procurementautomation+5 | — | 33m 29s | |
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| 11/4/25 |  S3.E2. Porter's Five Forces Explains Sportswear Buying Industry✨ | sportswear industryPorter's Five Forces+3 | — | football kit£70 shirts+3 | — | sportswearPorter's Five Forces+6 | — | 34m 01s | |
| 10/21/25 | S3. E1 Why tariffs raise prices—and what smart buyers can do about it✨ | tariffsprocurement+3 | — | Two Lukes, One CIP | Tariffstrade-war | tariffsprices+5 | — | 32m 57s | |
| 10/7/25 | Let's Talk Procurement Season Three, For Real This Time | Send us Fan Mail We draw a clear line: season three starts now with a sharper format, stronger guests, and a promise to keep the humour while raising the bar. We share what’s coming—CIPS tutors, practical topics like data protection and team design, and a steadier hand on structure. • Let's Talk Procurement season three is here! • what listeners can expect from the two Lukes • upcoming guests and episode insights • invitation for listeners to get involved Listen now on any good podcasting p... | 4m 26s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 |  S2. E31. Ship Happens: Global Trade Disruption Duck Up | Send us Fan Mail A single ship lodged sideways for six days. Global trade paralyzed. Billions of dollars in goods delayed. The Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal wasn't just a maritime mishap—it was a wake-up call for procurement professionals everywhere. When the massive container vessel blocked this critical waterway in March 2021, it created ripple effects that reached every corner of global commerce. Overnight, companies faced empty shelves, production delays, and frantic calls from c... | 38m 13s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | S2. E30 The Next Wave: Gen Z in Procurement | Send us Fan Mail What does Generation Z want from a career in procurement? And are industry bodies like CIPS missing the mark completely when trying to attract young talent? In this thought-provoking episode, we dissect a recent CIPS article attempting to appeal to Gen Z procurement professionals—and why comparing the profession to "planning parties with cake and magic shows" might not be the most effective recruitment strategy. While procurement rarely features in school career fairs or uni... | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | S2. E29. When Contract and Category Management Collide: CIPS Assignment Survival Story | Send us Fan Mail Have you ever submitted an assignment and immediately thought "I've definitely failed that one"? In this candid episode, Luke 10 takes us through his experience with the dreaded Category Management and Contract Management combined assignment for his CIPS qualification. The procurement certification journey is rarely smooth sailing, and this episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of professional development. Luke 10 shares his struggles connecting two seemingly relat... | 1h 00m 18s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | S2. E28. Why you should NOT become a procurement person. Become a business person instead! | Send us Fan Mail What makes the difference between an average procurement professional and a genuinely influential business partner? The answer might surprise you – it's not just procurement expertise, but genuine business acumen that transforms your impact. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore why procurement professionals need to shed the "procurement person" label and embrace becoming true business people. Drawing from insights shared by CIPS, we unpack how isolation limits procu... | 53m 37s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | S2. E27. Learn These Important Procurement Acronyms: Decoding Procurement Buzzwords | Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like procurement professionals are speaking an entirely different language? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the cryptic world of procurement acronyms – those seemingly innocent letter combinations that can make or break your understanding of contracts, negotiations, and supplier relationships. From the foundational NDAs, to the nuanced differences between RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and RFTs, we demystify the procurement sourcing process step by step. We explore... | 55m 42s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | S2. E26. What is the Dream Procurement Job? | Send us Fan Mail What does your dream procurement job look like? That's the question at the heart of this revealing episode where we open up about our ideal roles in the procurement world. The episode takes an unexpected personal turn with the announcement of big personal news from Luke1! For one host, the perfect procurement position combines passion with profession. His vision represents the ultimate blend of personal interest and professional expertise, where procurement becomes more than... | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | S2. E25. How to Smash CIPS Multiple Choice Exams (Tips from a 90% Achiever) | Send us Fan Mail Want to learn about CIPS Objective Response (OR) exams? This episode delivers exactly what you need to succeed. We're joined by Nic, a procurement professional from a multi-generational procurement dynasty, who shares how he's achieved an impressive 90% average across his multiple choice exams. Rather than generic study tips, Nick reveals the specifics that appear in virtually every exam (Porter's Five Forces, Whole Life Asset Management, Mendelow's Matrix) and explain... | 31m 34s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | S2. E24. CIPS Essay Route (Part 3): Global Strategic Supply Chain Management. Including Live Results!! | Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss global strategic supply chain management while revealing Luke 10s third assignment results live. Lowlights • Haircuts and barber experiences sets a light tone for the episode • Celebration of reaching 6,000 podcast downloads with shout-outs to new listener locations worldwide • Detailed discussion about the challenges of globalization in procurement, including resource access benefits and ethical considerations • Live reveal of third module assignment resu... | 37m 58s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | S2.E23. The Real Work: What Procurement Professionals Actually Do Daily | Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into what procurement professionals actually do day-to-day, breaking down misconceptions and revealing the strategic value behind the function. Sharing personal experiences, we explore how procurement is about far more than simply blocking progress or finding the cheapest price. • Procurement isn't about delaying projects out of spite but conducting essential due diligence to protect companies financially and reputationally • Supplier selection often involves wo... | 49m 44s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | S2. E22. The Path to Procurement Excellence (Career growth) | Send us Fan Mail Our hosts discuss practical strategies for progressing in a procurement career, covering everything from education pathways to handling imposter syndrome and building influential stakeholder relationships. • Multiple pathways into procurement including degrees, apprenticeships, qualifications, or transferring from adjacent roles • Exposure to senior stakeholders is a key benefit of procurement roles, requiring preparation and solution-oriented approaches • CIPS qualification... | 51m 34s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | S2. E21. Navigating the CIPS Essay Route (Assignment 2: Commercial Management) | Send us Fan Mail We discuss the challenges and unexpected triumphs of tackling the CIPS Commercial Management in Procurement module, revealing Luke 10's results to you listeners and Luke live on this recording. • Deep dive into the content of the Commercial Management module focusing on organisational strategy • Exploring the connections between corporate strategy and supply chain management • Challenges of linking theoretical strategy frameworks to practical procurement applications • Expla... | 40m 13s | ||||||
| 4/7/25 | S2. E20. Statements of Work: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Procurement (SOWs) | Send us Fan Mail Confused about Statements of Work (SOWs)? You're not alone! We cut through the jargon to reveal what truly matters in this essential procurement document. We start by addressing a common misconception that procurement professionals simply "press buy" - when in reality, we're crafting sophisticated frameworks for accountability and project success. The humble Statement of Work stands at the center of this process, yet it's often misunderstood by stakeholders and suppliers ali... | 35m 55s | ||||||
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