Colin Glazier's guest appearances

Colin Glazier

Art of Procurement

OwlTail

Rujul Zaparde

All companies are works in progress, as are the many professionals dedicated to their operational performance and efficiency. Since today’s business conditions are far from being straightforward, having a better read of the macro landscape can represent a significant competitive advantage. In this episode, based on an AOP Live session, Art of Procurement’s Philip Ideson was joined by Rujul Zaparde, Founder and CEO of Zip, and Colin Glazier, VP of Solutions Consulting at Zip. They regularly hear different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that will be presented to all of us, as well as suggestions about what we can start doing now to make the most of the new year. Rujul and Colin answered questions from the Art of Procurement community about three key areas:  How macro-economic trends and pressures will affect providers and practitioners differently, and exhibit themselves in each group’s work The impact that no-code platforms and automation may have on user friction and compliance New approaches procurement can take to influence specific categories and relationships today and in the future 

All companies are works in progress, as are the many professionals dedicated to their operational performance and efficiency. Since today’s business conditions are far from being straightforward, having a better read of the macro landscape can represent a significant competitive advantage. In this episode, based on an AOP Live session, Art of Procurement’s Philip Ideson was joined by Rujul Zaparde, Founder and CEO of Zip, and Colin Glazier, VP of Solutions Consulting at Zip. They regularly hear different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that will be presented to all of us, as well as suggestions about what we can start doing now to make the most of the new year. Rujul and Colin answered questions from the Art of Procurement community about three key areas: <ul> <li>How macro-economic trends and pressures will affect providers and practitioners differently, and exhibit themselves in each group’s work</li> <li>The impact that no-code platforms and automation may have on user friction and compliance</li> <li>New approaches procurement can take to influence specific categories and relationships today and in the future</li> </ul>

561: Forecasting the Future with Cautious Optimism w/ Rujul Zaparde and Colin Glazier

Joe Frederick

Procurement is finally a ‘labor of love’ for many of the professionals who make up its ranks. And while enthusiasm within the profession is a huge step in the right direction, there is still work to be done to win the hearts and minds of broader cross functional teams. Each CPO has the opportunity to place their team at the intersection of company culture and employee experience, determining how procurement can advance and align at the highest levels of the company. The ultimate goal of this approach is for procurement to become a trusted advisor to the business. In this interview, created as an AOP Live session, Host Kelly Barner is joined by Colin Glazier, VP of Solutions Consulting at Zip, and Joe Frederick, Senior Director of Procurement &amp; Sourcing at Snowflake. They share their unique perspectives on the important role procurement plays as a key enabler for innovation:  The qualities and actions that define a world class procurement experience The most common friction points that exist in procurement processes and the impact their have on the business How technology can help solve these issues, and what people and process steps need to be taken first A new discussion of the classic ‘make v. buy’ decision and how enabling technologies can improve the employee experience. 

Procurement is finally a ‘labor of love’ for many of the professionals who make up its ranks. And while enthusiasm within the profession is a huge step in the right direction, there is still work to be done to win the hearts and minds of broader cross functional teams. Each CPO has the opportunity to place their team at the intersection of company culture and employee experience, determining how procurement can advance and align at the highest levels of the company. The ultimate goal of this approach is for procurement to become a trusted advisor to the business. In this interview, created as an AOP Live session, Host Kelly Barner is joined by Colin Glazier, VP of Solutions Consulting at Zip, and Joe Frederick, Senior Director of Procurement &amp; Sourcing at Snowflake. They share their unique perspectives on the important role procurement plays as a key enabler for innovation: <ul> <li>The qualities and actions that define a world class procurement experience</li> <li>The most common friction points that exist in procurement processes and the impact their have on the business</li> <li>How technology can help solve these issues, and what people and process steps need to be taken first</li> <li>A new discussion of the classic ‘make v. buy’ decision and how enabling technologies can improve the employee experience.</li> </ul>