{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/689117d730496e0ff018ab28?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The New Procurement Playbook: Beyond Cost to Strategic Value","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/1754338842910-649be736-8c57-470a-8fa8-87eb6847b766.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Interlinks</em>, I’m joined by <strong>Ronan Guest</strong>, Business Consulting Partner at EY Ireland, to explore how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-cutting function into a critical driver of strategic value.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 20 years of global experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategy at companies like Intel, Dell, and Stryker, Ronan brings a wealth of insight into how leading organizations are responding to today’s complex environment.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Why procurement is no longer just about getting the best price, but about building resilience, embedding sustainability, and forging strategic partnerships</li><li>How to redefine supplier relationships for long-term value creation</li><li>The shift from managing third-party risk to building true supply chain <em>resilience</em></li><li>How Ireland fits into the new geometry of global supply chains</li><li>The digital tools and human capabilities that are shaping the future of procurement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re involved in supply chain, procurement, or strategic decision-making, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking ideas on how to modernize and future-proof your function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen now to learn what the new procurement playbook looks like when strategy meets reality.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Patrick Daly</p><p><br></p><p>★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽</p>","author_name":"Patrick Daly"}