The Human-Factor in Tech-Driven Procurement with Andra Fola

In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Andra Fola, CEO and Procurement Architect of Solutionary Procurement. Together, they discuss Andra’s vision for transforming procurement into a force for global good. From leveraging human superpowers to creating frameworks like the Five Personas, Andra redefines what it means to be a procurement leader in the modern world.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Intro
[02:18] - Falling into Procurement
[05:58] - Procurement’s Evolution
[08:10] - What Is Solutionary Procurement?
[12:32] - The Five Personas Framework
[17:36] - Addressing untapped potential in people development
[24:22] - Why people are the future of business amid AI
[28:31] - Lessons from Amazon
[31:19] - Mentorship and Inclusion
[33:37] - Why Procurement Fits into building and creating change

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