Rebuild Procurement Podcast
Sick of the same old procurement blah-blah-blah? Join hosts Tom and Alan, two veterans of the procurement trenches, as they cut through the corporate jargon and get to the heart of the matter. From supply chain disruptions to procurement transformation, we're here to challenge the status quo and rebuild procurement from the ground up. Tune in for weekly episodes filled with wide-ranging, intellectual, and honest conversations that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about procurement.
Podcasting since 2024 • 61 episodes
Rebuild Procurement Podcast
Latest Episodes
The True Cost of Christmas: Inflation, Gold, and the 2025 PNC Index
Tom Finn and Alan Veeck analyze the 2025 PNC Christmas Price Index to uncover how macro-economic shifts are impacting the most unique supply chain in the world. This year, the total cost of the 12 gifts officially broke the $50,000 ceiling, set...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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10:45
Don't Be a Commodity: 3 Rules to Shine in Procurement (w/ legendary guest Philip Ideson)
How do you differentiate yourself and truly shine in the crowded field of procurement? Tom and Alan welcome the legendary Philip Ideson (Host of the Art of Procurement Podcast) to reveal his three non-negotiable rules for rising above the crowd...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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49:46
How It's Sourced: Fake vs. Real Christmas Trees (The Global Sourcing War)
How does a seasonal item like a Christmas tree become a massive global sourcing project? This week on How It's Sourced, Alan and Tom dissect the two very different supply chains behind your holiday centerpiece: real vs. artificial trees. They r...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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19:27
Don't Be Fooled: The Black Friday PsyOps That Really Cost Your Business
Did you know the psychological tricks used on Black Friday are the exact same ones your suppliers use to raise your costs? Alan and Tom dive into the history of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, revealing how concepts like price anchoring influenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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16:52
The 4-Steps to Winning Procurement Analytics (Get Quick Wins NOW)
Is the dirty data excuse killing your procurement analytics initiatives? Tom Finn and Alan Veeck provide a simple, executable 4-step roadmap for any procurement team to clean dirty data and get more value out of their analytics. Learn why you s...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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29:57