The DPW Podcast

Website: https://dpw.ai/

A deep dive into how procurement is evolving through real world experience and research, from category management and supplier relationships to the growing role of AI. Drawing on insights from both industry and academia, the conversation explores what actually drives value, where most teams go wrong, and how procurement can move beyond process into true strategic impact.

Guest:
- Fabio Fontes, Country Procurement Head & PhD researcher, Sanofi | University of Twente
Host:
- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group

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A conversation with Zalando’s Director of Procurement on building a world class function inside a fast growing company. From starting from scratch to becoming a true ally to the business, it covers hiring for mindset, simplifying processes, and earning a seat at the table, while looking ahead at how data and AI will shape what comes next.

Guest:
- Alejandro Basterrechea, Director Indirect Procurement, Zalando
Host:
- Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

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Raw material availability is under pressure from tariffs, geopolitical instability, and sustainability demands. As companies face growing uncertainty, procurement leaders must rethink how they secure critical inputs and safeguard supply continuity. This podcast will unpack the challenges, trade-offs, and opportunities shaping the future of raw material resilience.

 

Guest:

- Lars Bettermann, CPO, Bridgestone

Host:

- Marloes Strik, Global Head of Procurement, DORC International

 

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Discover how AI negotiation is reshaping procurement. This podcast dives into the journey of driving adoption, engaging stakeholders, and managing change to unlock Pactum’s full potential—turning initial challenges into 2x ROI and a new model for procurement.

 

Guests:

- Tom Kniveton, Head of Procurement Systems & Data, Rolls-Royce

- Dan Tunnicliffe, Director Solution Consulting, Pactum AI

Host:

- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group

 

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From pitch to pilot, startups face a maze of procurement hurdles when working with large enterprises. This podcast brings together corporate innovators, venture partners, and founders to unpack what slows deals, what accelerates them, and how both sides can better collaborate to turn promising pilots into lasting partnerships.

 

Guests:

- Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource

- Natalie Mano, Global Tech Venturing & Innovation Senior Director, PepsiCo

Host:

- Klara Körber, Value Add Director, Rosberg Ventures

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