On this episode, Priyanka Mouli Shankar, Senior Global Category Manager at Applied Materials and winner of the Rising Star Award at the 2023 Future Sourcing Awards, discusses her background and career in supply chain. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of the commodity sourcing process and the impact of global events on supply chains. Priyanka also shares her motivation and passion for the role, as well as her interest in incorporating artificial intelligence and automation into procurement solutions. She expresses her desire to inspire and mentor young talent in the field.