Procurement is often misunderstood - especially in growing companies.
In this episode, Abdulhadi, a seasoned procurement leader, shares why procurement works best when it’s involved early in the process, rather than being approached at the last minute to approve a purchase.
He discusses how relying too heavily on a single supplier - often due to time pressure - can create long-term challenges, and why a more thoughtful approach leads to better outcomes for the business.
Beyond processes, Abdulhadi highlights the human side of leadership: the importance of saying thank you, recognising effort, and valuing employees beyond just compensation.
From a financial and operational perspective, he explains that procurement is not about slowing teams down. Instead, it’s about clearly explaining company policies, speaking the language of stakeholders, and supporting teams so everyone can move forward together and achieve company goals.
The key takeaway is simple:
Procurement isn’t here to stop progress : it’s here to enable it.