A Podcast with CASME: Building Procurement Talent Inside and Out

CASME, the global membership community for Procurement, is a ProcureCon media partner and hosts the Pondering Procurement podcast series. With ProcureCon Australia only a few weeks away, Procurement Content Director and podcast host Graham Crawshaw chatted to one of the conference speakers.

Chaminda Madduma is Head of Purchasing at 4Cabling, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling, server racks and IT management and electrical accessories, operating in Australia and New Zealand.

In this podcast, he talks to Graham Crawshaw about the intricacies of talent management in procurement, particularly in Australia. As they gear up for the conference, they explore the significance of nurturing both internal talent and strategically integrating external resources.

Chaminda offers practical insights into optimising procurement, from skills development initiatives to cultivating a positive internal culture. Together they discuss the changing skill requirements, the integration of AI, and strategies for effective recruitment, all aimed at shaping a robust and adaptable procurement workforce.

“Building Procurement Talent Inside and Out,” is available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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