In this episode, Martin Smith speaks to Tom Hajek, an independent consultant and head of strategic procurement at Checkatrade. They discuss the key ingredients for successful procurement transformation.  Tom emphasises the importance of aligning procurement with high-level business objectives and applying a framework of people, processes, and technology. Tom also shares his methodology for prioritising transformation efforts and delivering commercial wins.  He highlights the need for procurement to be perceived as a strategic enabler of the business and offers insights on attracting and developing procurement talent. Tom concludes by discussing the challenges faced by procurement teams and the profession as a whole. This episode of Talent Talks covers: 1. Align procurement with high-level business objectives to deliver successful transformation. 2. Prioritise transformation efforts based on stakeholder engagement and burning issues. 3. Position procurement as a strategic enabler of the business to elevate its brand. 4. Attract and develop procurement talent with a focus on aptitude, commerciality, and sound judgment.