In the high-pressure environment of procurement and supply chain, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters: kindness, humility, and a simple 'Thank you.'

In this episode, we welcome Neil Marsons, Group Executive Director - Global Procurement & Supply Chain at JCB, who shares invaluable insights from his impressive career in procurement and supply chain. Neil delves into the essential mindset characteristics CPOs need for success and how to transform procurement from a reactive function to a value-adding business component. He also explores the power of learning from failure and how kindness and strong relationships can significantly impact an organisation's success.  Listen now, for insight on the ‘heart of procurement.'

What you’ll learn:

• Shifting from reactive to proactive procurement

• The importance of learning from failures

• Building strong supplier relationships

• The crucial role of kindness in leadership

• Procurement’s role in sustainability and societal contribution

About the host:

Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with profound knowledge of the automotive industry's shift towards new and sustainable technologies. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she recently served as Chief Procurement Officer. Martina is a senior adviser at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several boards. She enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values spending time with her family and friends from around the world. Passionate about leadership, she actively promotes and develops talent.