EP65: Building Procurement Interview Confidence: How to Be Ready Before the Opportunity Arrives

Send us Fan Mail How do you stay effective under pressure when working in procurement? Managing competing priorities, demanding stakeholders, tight deadlines and increasing expectations can make pressure feel like a constant part of working in procurement. But how often do you stop to consider where that pressure is actually coming from, and how it's influencing the way you think, behave and make decisions? In this episode of Procurement Pivots Podcast, Donna Bowden and Laura Sellers explore ...

Send us Fan Mail You know the value you bring. But how well can you evidence it? In today's procurement landscape, being able to talk about your experience and achievements matters. But increasingly, there is another layer that can strengthen your credibility, confidence and career positioning: what other people say about you. That's where social proof comes in. In this episode of Procurement Pivots Podcast, Donna Bowden and Laura Sellers explore the role of social proof in procurement and ho...

Send us Fan Mail You already have a personal brand. The question is, does it reflect who you are today, what you want to be known for and where you're heading next in your procurement career? Personal branding can be an uncomfortable topic. It can sound loud, showy or inauthentic. But your personal brand isn't about becoming someone you're not. And it certainly isn't just about what you post on LinkedIn. It's about how people experience you, what they associate with you and what's being said ...

Send us Fan Mail There are 100 days to go until the end of 2026. How do you want to feel when you get there? And how do you want to step into 2027? September can bring a renewed sense of energy. But it doesn't always last long. Workloads increase, demands return and before you know it, you're back in the day-to-day with the end of the year approaching quickly. In this episode of Procurement Pivots Podcast, Donna Bowden and Laura Sellers explore how procurement professionals and leaders can us...

Send us Fan Mail The procurement job market has changed. Competition for senior procurement roles has increased, hiring processes have evolved and technology is playing a greater role in how applications are screened. Which means the CV that successfully opened doors for you two, three or four years ago might not be enough to secure an interview today. In this episode of Procurement Pivots, Donna Bowden and Laura Sellers explore what senior procurement professionals need to think differently ...