Building Smarter Supplier Relationships Through AI

Episode notes

Sagi Eliyahu welcomes Tania Seary, Founder of Procurious , to discuss the role of procurement in today’s dynamic business environment. With decades of experience as a procurement entrepreneur, Tania shares why now is the moment for ops leaders to work hand in hand with procurement, prioritize supplier collaboration and embrace AI as a strategic tool, not just a back-office fix. From AI adoption to cross-functional alignment, the conversation offers a forward-looking take on how procurement and ops can partner to drive enterprise performance. Key Takeaways: (03:02) Procurement must shift to agile, bite-sized, community-based learning methods. (06:12) Encourage teams to test AI weekly and share actionable use cases. (10:15) Automation frees teams to build relationships and identify real-world inefficiencies. (14:10) Supplier trust and relationships are essential, even with modern technology. (16:03) Learn enough about AI to ask smart questions and assess risks. (18:41) Staying in the business flow is key to career longevity. (22:22) You are the constant in your career — take ownership of your growth.