S01 E06 Leadership Lessons From a Global Procurement Expert | Amit Katiyar

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🎙️ CPO Perspective | Amit Katiyar on Procurement Leadership, AI & Building Trust

In this episode of CPO Perspective, Richard Beaumont sits down with Amit Katiyar for an insightful conversation about procurement leadership, global supply chains, quality management, and the evolving role of AI in procurement.

Amit shares his journey from studying chemical engineering to becoming a senior procurement leader, reflecting on the lessons, mistakes, and experiences that shaped his career along the way.

Throughout the discussion, Amit explains why procurement is far more than cost-saving — it’s about building trust, maintaining quality, managing relationships, and creating long-term value across the organization.

In this conversation, we explore:

💡 Amit Katiyar’s journey into procurement leadership
📈 Why mistakes are essential for growth and learning
🏭 The importance of quality and protecting brand trust
🌍 Navigating global procurement and supply chain challenges
🤖 How AI is transforming procurement processes
🧠 Why human insight still matters in an AI-driven world
🤝 The importance of relationships in procurement success
⚖️ Leadership, trust, and long-term organizational stability
🚀 Career advice for young procurement professionals

A key theme throughout the episode is that procurement is ultimately about people — balancing technology, quality, strategy, and relationships to create sustainable business success.

This is a valuable conversation for procurement professionals, supply chain leaders, sourcing specialists, and anyone interested in leadership, AI, and the future of global trade.

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– Richard and The CPO Perspective podcast team

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Hosted by Richard Beaumont — former Army Officer, McKinsey consultant, and Chief Procurement Officer — this podcast is for procurement professionals who want to move beyond operational efficiency and build the kind of credibility, leadership, and ownership that earns genuine board-level trust.