Episode 002: The Future of the CPO – Jeff Clark

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Guest: Guest: Jeff Clark – CEO, Nitor Partners

Hosts: Erik Derenne – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network
Justin Morse – Vice President, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

Corporate procurement was a different animal prior to COVID-19. Ever since the pandemic, many organizations were forced to rethink their procurement strategies and really focus on areas of Supplier Risk, Supplier Collaboration, Supply Chain Resiliency and Digital Transformation.

So, how has COVID-19 and other recent global supply chain disruptions and macro-economic changes effected the role of the CPO? What new skillsets are now required by CPOs to address these shifts in corporate procurement strategy? And how will AI and other emerging trends continue to affect the function of the CPO?

Our guest today, Jeff Clark, will provide his expert point of view on how he’s seen an evolution in the role of CPO over the last several years as well as guidance on where he sees the role evolving in the future and which skills will be most important for the CPO of the future.

After 14 very successful years at SAP Ariba in a variety of roles, Jeff has led Nitor Partners as CEO since 2022. His passion and vision for Nitor is to radically change how Procurement and Supply Chain organizations achieve digital transformation in the 21st century.

Jeff has a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of the intricacies of procurement. His talent for building world class teams, nurturing robust vendor and client relationships, and implementing efficient procurement strategies has consistently delivered success for Nitor clients.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast.