This is where I write about procurement, industry, and the ideas that shape how I approach both.

Some articles come from real projects, others from patterns I’ve observed over time, decisions, trade-offs, and systems that don’t always make it into formal discussions.

These are my perspectives, shaped by experience, and they’re not meant to be definitive. I can be wrong and that’s part of the process.

If you see things differently, feel free to reach out. I’m always open to exchanging views.

The critical 20% : Focus Where It Matters

The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is one of those ideas that seems simple until…

Building the Right Purchasing Team: Balancing Technical Expertise and Procurement Mastery

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a purchasing team leader, it’s that there is no such thing as a…

IRAN WAR : Force Majeure Is Suddenly Real Again

Disruptions are part of global supply chains. Wars, natural disasters, export restrictions, port…

Why Strong Procurement Systems Matter More Than Individual Heroics

In procurement, performance is often associated with individuals. The buyer who negotiates the best…

Revision Formulas in Procurement: What They Are and How They Actually Work

In procurement, price negotiations create a lot of drama especially if its price increase after a…

No contract doesn’t mean no obligations in Procurement

In the procurement world, I have heard many times many colleagues talk about contracts as if they…

Game Theory in Procurement: How not to Fail (Even When You Have the Power)

As someone who has been in the procurement world over shy of a decade, I have learnt that…