“Procurement was once the gatekeeper to the marketplace. Technology speeds up how we do things, and brings the external market to internal stakeholders.” The one defence we have against extinction of any kind is adaptation. It might be drastic to suggest procurement is on the brink of extinction, but it certainly needs to adapt… Whether it’s in the attraction of new talent or moving away from gatekeeping suppliers, Thames Water’s David Wylie has seen first hand the power of shifting focus and making changes. David joins us for Talent Talks this week to share key learnings from roles in TfL & Centrica, how to deliver meaningful social value, and the three most important words in procurement. This episode of Talent Talks covers: How the procurement industry needs to shift to stay relevantEvolving observations in procurement talentThe power of bringing ‘relentless insight’ into your businessOperating in environments with very different regulatory challengesDelivery of social value at Thames Water