About this episode

Oscar Fernandez discusses how to optimize procurement processes using existing technology on a budget.

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, James Meads is joined by Oscar Fernandez, founder of ProCREWment and former Principal Procurement at mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) company FreeNow. We dive into a compelling case study on building an effective procurement process using existing tools, without splurging on expensive enterprise suites. Oscar shares how his small procurement team transformed chaos into clarity by leveraging Jira, Workato, and Yooz to automate intake-to-PO, approvals, and even contract renewals. This episode is a blueprint for procurement leaders operating in fast-growth environments with tight budgets and limited resources. Improvising and Triaging your Tech Stack for Success You’ll hear how Oscar turned Jira—typically used for IT support—into a fully functional procurement intake and requisition system, integrated with finance and legal workflows. Plus, why choosing a standalone e-sourcing tool like DeepStream delivered faster ROI than investing in an all-in-one platform. Other topics covered include: Why Jira became the backbone of their intake and approval flows Using Workato to link tools and automate tasks across systems How they structured…

People in this episode

Host: James Meads

Guest: Oscar Fernandez

Topics covered

• procurement process
• technology integration
• budget management
• automation tools
• e-sourcing
• procurement maturity

Keywords

• procurement
• automation
• Jira
• budget triage
• e-sourcing
• procurement tools
• DeepStream
• Workato
• Yooz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ProCREWment, FreeNow

Products: Jira, Workato, Yooz, DeepStream, Atlassian

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