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.
Episodes
65 episodes
Tom Take - Why Procurement is the Ultimate Capital Allocation Tool!
With Alan traveling this week, Tom Finn takes the lead to explain why procurement professionals are actually the firm's most important asset managers. He breaks down why we must shift from chasing simple "savings" to protecting a company's hurd...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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21:01
Why GDP is a Lie: The $42 Trillion "Dark Matter" Economy
Most economists focus on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but Tom and Alan argue that staring at GDP is like trying to drive a car by looking only at the odometer—it tells you how far you’ve gone, not where you’re going. In this episode, we dive i...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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30:52
The 50/50 Rule: How to Set a "Misogi" Goal to Crush 2026
Start 2026 with a plan that actually sticks by moving beyond traditional New Year's resolutions and embracing high-impact themes. Tom and Alan dive into the psychological side of planning, using Jordan Peterson’s "Maps of Meaning" to explain wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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28:12
Gold, Nvidia, & The Election: Our 2025 Predictions 1 Year Later
Thirteen months ago, we laid out 10 bold predictions for the 2025 economy—now, we’re checking the receipts using our "MythBusters" rating system of Confirmed, Busted, or Plausible. We dive deep into the massive "Confirmed" hits, including Paul’...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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41:55
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
The Network of 10,000: Alan's Soft Sales Playbook for Procurement
Is selling to procurement a numbers game, or a relationship game? In this solo episode, Alan Veeck (the OG in Procurement) reveals his entire sales philosophy, explaining why procurement professionals respect knowledge and trust over aggressive...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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21:31
Tom vs. Alan: The AI Tool That Just Solved Your Ugliest Excel Spreadsheet
Is AI a threat or the ultimate tool? Alan challenges Tom's bold claims about the immediate, seismic shift of AI in procurement. Tom reveals the powerful AI add-on that can instantly turn your ugliest, most complex Excel spreadsheets into clean,...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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23:13
Elon's Playbook: Are You Using a 9-Step Sourcing Process in a 4-Step World?
Ready to tear up your outdated sourcing playbook? Alan and Tom dive back into the mind of Elon Musk to uncover four critical business drivers that demand continuous improvement from procurement. They challenge the status quo, asking why so many...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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19:15
The HIRE Act: Will a New 58% Tax Bring Procurement Jobs Back Onshore?
Join tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement where they discuss how outsourcing might get 58% more expensive? Tom and Alan break down the proposed HIRE Act, a new US Senate bill that would introduce a 25% tax on offshored serv...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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23:00
Is Your Body Language Costing Your Company Millions?
Did you know your body language and nonverbal cues could be subtly increasing your procurement costs? In this solo episode, Tom Finn dives into the power of nonverbal communication, sharing lessons from Amy Cuddy's famous research on how your p...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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18:00
The "Idiot Index": How Elon Musk Became Obsessed with Procurement Costs
What is the "Idiot Index," and why did it make Elon Musk an ultra-obsessed procurement buyer? In this episode, Tom Finn and Alan Veeck break down Musk’s radical approach to cost, revealing how to use his "Should Cost Model" to expose massive ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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21:35
Is Your Company's RTO Policy Actually A Secret Layoff?
Is your company forcing you back to the office? In this no-holds-barred episode, Tom Finn and Alan Veeck reveal what’s really behind the "Return to Office" (RTO) push, including the controversial idea that it’s being used as a “shadow layoff.” ...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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30:32
What CFOs Actually Want From Procurement (It's Not Just Savings)
Are your major cost-saving achievements failing to impress your company's leadership? In this solo episode, Tom Finn reveals the critical disconnect: procurement and finance are often speaking two completely different languages. Discover the es...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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24:46
Poker Faced Price Wars: Mastering Reverse Auctions
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the fascinating world of reverse auctions. Ever feel like negotiating prices is like a game of poker, where everyone’s bluffing, but only one player walks away with the pot? They’l...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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23:43
Networking and Nerves: Mastering the Job Hunt in Procurement
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at how to transition from a great career to landing your next job in procurement. Ever feel like job hunting is just like online dating—lots of swiping but no matches? They’ll discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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20:21
From Good to Great: Bulletproofing Your Procurement Career
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at how to elevate your career from good to great in procurement. Ever feel like you're just one software upgrade away from being replaced? They’ll discuss the importance of networking...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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31:35
Tariffs and AI are Redefining Procurement Dynamics in 2025
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the latest tariff news that’s shaking up the procurement landscape. Ever wonder why negotiating tariffs feels like trying to organize a family reunion—everyone’s got their own agen...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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31:12
BPO, Outsourcing, and How to Transform Costs into Strategic Wins
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the world of outsourcing and BPO, where rebranding is key—because nobody wants to admit they're shipping jobs overseas. Discover the managed services spectrum, from staff augmentat...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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27:56
Leases, Landlords, and Leverage: Real Estate Strategy for Procurement Leaders
Join Tom, Alan and Michael on Rebuild Procurement as they dive into the overlooked—but high-stakes—world of real estate in procurement. From 15-year leases that outlast CEOs to landlords who'd rather sit on empty buildings than negotia...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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44:57
Procurement Evolution and the 7 Eras of Procurement
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at whether procurement is undergoing an evolution or a revolution, and why AI couldn't quite ace the International Math Olympiad. Discover Alan's seven eras of procurement, from ancie...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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32:46
The Potential Death of SaaS & How to Save a Budget
Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the evolving landscape of coding, SaaS, and the future of corporate structures. Discover why Tom's been spending his free time coding and Alan's hot take on the impending "death of...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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27:39