Ethical Procurement Edge Podcast
The Ethical Procurement Edge Podcast
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new podcast series, “The Ethical Procurement Edge,” hosted by Victoria Folbigg. Premiere: 18th November, 11:00 GMT
Schedule: Every third Monday of the month
Platform: The Alchemie Network (via app or https://www.alchemienetwork.com)
About the Podcast
“The Ethical Procurement Edge” explores how ethics and integrity drive value in procurement. We’ll discuss sustainable practices, creative problem-solving, and building trust with stakeholders and suppliers.
Why The Alchemie Network?
The Alchemie Network, a not-for-profit organisation, provides a state-of-the-art platform for procurement insights and development. With over 2,600 professionals from 170+ countries, it supports charities, start-ups, and educational initiatives through its Procurement for Good Foundation.
Our First Guest
We’re honoured to welcome Alex Jennings, Co-Founder of the Alchemie Network, as our inaugural guest. Alex will share his journey in procurement and sales, discussing personal motivations, success stories, challenges, and lessons learnt.
Future Episodes
Each month, we’ll feature procurement visionaries who exemplify high standards of ethics, integrity, and creativity. Join us on this exciting journey into ethical procurement!Follow Folbigg Consulting for updates and episode links. #EthicalProcurementEdge #ProcurementInnovation
The Urgency of Understanding Human Rights in Procurement
This panel discussion delves into the pressing need for comprehending human rights in procurement from a global standpoint. It features diverse perspectives from legal, procurement, and consulting professionals hailing from and having work experience in the US, Europe, South Africa, and Asia. The conversation flows through introspection, definitions, organizational practices, legislative urgency, best practices, and actionable takeaways. Throughout the discussion, the panel emphasises the global nature of human rights issues, highlighting regional nuances and exemplifying best practices gleaned from around the world.
Session Speakers: Samantha Elliott – Associate, Ropes & Gray LLP Victoria Folbigg – Chief Executive Officer, Folbigg Consulting Group Desre Hancocks – Management Consultant, Accenture Mat Langley – Global Head of Procurement for Sustainability, CBRE
Ethical Procurement: From Cost to Conscience and the C-Suite
While environmental and economic sustainability have traditionally taken the spotlight for Procurement, it’s now the turn of social sustainability. Ignoring it could mean risking your organisation’s reputation, embracing it presents an opportunity for success. Discover more from our special guest Victoria Folbigg, Co-Chair of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) Human Rights Chapter, and CEO of Folbigg Consulting, as she explains why it’s essential to promote equality, justice, and human rights in supply chains – regardless of market location and type. Victoria highlights the risks for organisations that ignore these issues, and offers practical advice for category managers to consider human rights in their strategies, risk assessments and contracts. Tune in to learn why Procurement should lead the way in addressing human rights, how it can make a difference, and why everyone needs to be aware of these issues.
LinkedIn Live: Sustainability in Procurement with Victoria Folbigg
In this LinkedIn Live we will talk with the expert Victoria Folbigg (Vice President Procurement in Zuellig Pharma Holdings) to discover this topic! Your Hosts: Victoria V. Folbigg Victoria is the VP of Procurement in Zuellig Pharma Holdings, one of the largest healthcare groups in Asia, and the lead distributor of medical data, devices and treatments within 14 countries across Asia. Victoria brings with her over 25 years of Sourcing, Procurement and IT implementation experience. She has worked across several industries leading teams in Europe, US and Asia to ensure that the procurement function, it’s processes and systems are set up for long-lasting success, whilst driving collaborative and innovative procurement strategies to enable sustainable cost savings. Before Zuellig Pharma, Victoria worked in SAP, Barclays, PwC and Procter & Gamble.
Sourcing Leaders' Key Priorities Accelerating Growth Through Global Services
In this webinar, Everest Group’s sourcing and pricing analysts together with Victoria Folbigg, CEO of Folbigg Consulting, discussed action items for procurement teams to achieve these goals and attain an accelerated growth trajectory in H2 2024.
What questions has the webinar answered for the participants?
- What are sourcing leaders’ key priorities for H2 2024?
- How are outsourcing trends shaping up concerning outsourcing deals, sourcing locations, and talent availability?
- How have sustainability strategies evolved in procurement?
- What pricing models and negotiation levers are taking priority?
- What action items can sourcing leaders take to achieve maximum value realization?
Who should attend?
- CPOs / heads of procurement, CIOs, CTOs
- Category managers
- Indirect and strategic sourcing leaders
- Heads and buyers of outsourced services
- IT and BPO department leaders
- Supplier management leaders
- GBS leaders managing IT and BPO outsourcing contracts
- Service providers’ sales leaders
- Service providers’ country heads
