From Rolling Stock to Global Impact: Sam Pickford on Procurement’s Reach

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Powering Procurement

Atamis

19 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to Powering Procurement, a podcast by Atamis, where we delve into the rapidly evolving world of procurement. In each episode, we feature in-depth conversations with industry leaders, technology innovators, and procurement professionals who share their insights on how digital technologies, AI, and data-driven decision-making are shaping the procurement landscape. Join us to gain actionable strategies and tools to enhance your procurement processes, reduce costs, and drive better decisions within your organisation.

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From Rolling Stock to Global Impact: Sam Pickford on Procurement’s Reach

Powering Procurement

34 minutes 48 seconds

2 weeks ago

From Rolling Stock to Global Impact: Sam Pickford on Procurement’s Reach

In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Sam Pickford, Head of Procurement at British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. With over 15 years of experience spanning transport, social care, finance, and international investment, Sam brings a rare blend of public sector depth and commercial edge.

From leading a £320 million rolling stock renewal for London Underground to building a procurement function that now supports investments across Africa and Asia, Sam’s career offers powerful lessons on resilience, risk, and purpose-driven procurement.

Together, Sian and Sam explore:

The unique challenges of procurement in emerging markets
Balancing commercial priorities with social and development impact
What Brexit, Covid and global supply shocks have taught us about resilience
How AI and technology are reshaping procurement strategies
Why saying “yes” to opportunities can unlock a truly diverse career

Candid, insightful, and refreshingly pragmatic, this episode shines a light on the evolving role of procurement and why it’s a career path worth celebrating.