On this episode of Talent Talks, Rob Douglas joins Martin Smith to share lessons from a remarkable 30-year career spanning Ford, Capgemini, Barclays, Currys, National Grid, and Direct Line Group. From his first role in “purchasing” to his evolution as Chief Procurement Officer, Rob reveals what it takes to build influence, lead through change and stay curious in a fast-evolving profession. He discusses leadership lessons learned from the Army, the art of supplier relationships, the challenges...
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On this episode of Talent Talks, Rob Douglas joins Martin Smith to share lessons from a remarkable 30-year career spanning Ford, Capgemini, Barclays, Currys, National Grid, and Direct Line Group. From his first role in “purchasing” to his evolution as Chief Procurement Officer, Rob reveals what it takes to build influence, lead through change and stay curious in a fast-evolving profession. He discusses leadership lessons learned from the Army, the art of supplier relationships, the challenges...
Cultural Adaptability and Soft Skills: A New Era in Procurement with Canberk Incekara
Talent Talks Podcast
25 minutes
11 months ago
Cultural Adaptability and Soft Skills: A New Era in Procurement with Canberk Incekara
In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Canberk Incekara, Head of Indirect Procurement at OCS.Canberk shares his extensive experience in procurement and supply chains, discussing the evolution of the industry, the importance of understanding the end-to-end value chain, and the challenges of navigating external factors like COVID and Brexit. He emphasises the need for a balance between globalisation and local support, the significance of soft skills in talent management, and the changing...
Talent Talks Podcast
On this episode of Talent Talks, Rob Douglas joins Martin Smith to share lessons from a remarkable 30-year career spanning Ford, Capgemini, Barclays, Currys, National Grid, and Direct Line Group. From his first role in “purchasing” to his evolution as Chief Procurement Officer, Rob reveals what it takes to build influence, lead through change and stay curious in a fast-evolving profession. He discusses leadership lessons learned from the Army, the art of supplier relationships, the challenges...
