In this episode, we’re joined by Magnus Josephson, an accomplished Procurement expert and consultant with experience in both the private and public sectors. In his impressive career, Magnus has worked with over 600 companies and public entities in 12 countries and is one of Sweden’s top consultants in public Procurement.

Magnus joins Sam to discuss the differences between public and private Procurement, the politics of public Procurement, how to build sustainable supplier relationships in the public sector, and more!

(00:38) - Introducing Magnus

(01:08) - What made Magnus choose Procurement and what does it mean to Magnus?

(02:36) - What’s something that Magnus knows now that he wishes he knew at the beginning of his career?

(04:54) - What was an experience in Magnus’ career that was pivotal?

(08:58) - What are the biggest differences between public and private Procurement?

(10:25) - How political does public Procurement get?

(13:23) - How does public Procurement maintain long-term relationships with suppliers than also have flexibility?

(18:39) - Are there any Procurement tactics that Magnus thinks aren’t going anywhere and are here to stay?

(22:14) - How does public Procurement have external pressure to spend taxpayer money responsibly?

(27:29) - Magnus answers our Kodiak Moment quick fire round of questions