Welcome to the #loveprocurement podcast, where we bring you a fresh and lighthearted take on all things procurement. We’ll dive into this fascinating world with a twist of humor and a sprinkle of fun. Each episode explores a different topic, inviting industry experts and special guests to share their insights, experiences, and stories.

For those that #loveprocurement or are curious why others do.

Season 2 – Episode 10

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Season 2 Ep 10: Supplier Relationship Management feat. Emilie Genin (Elkem)

Episode Description

RELEASED July 8, 2025

Supplier relationship management (SRM) is a key part of how procurement professionals spend their time and create value for the business. Much like the opposite of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), SRM recognizes the importance of building a strong relational foundation with supply partners, even in today’s heavily technology-led world.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Vishal Patel welcomes Emilie Génin to the show. Emilie is a Divisional Procurement Manager at Elkem, a leading producer of advanced material solutions.

Emilie speaks openly based on her experience as part of a global team:

Why it is so important to be able to work across time zones, geographies, and cultures
How Elkem’s perception of risk incentivized investment in a formal supplier relationship management program
How procurement communicates the value of SRM to non-procurement stakeholders and ensures systems and process adoption

Previous Episodes

Season 1 – Episode 7

Ep 7: Telling the Ivalua Story feat. David Khuat-Duy

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Season 1 – Episode 8

Ep 8: Forming a Lasting Data Strategy feat. Joseph Yacura and Alex Saric

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Season 1 – Episode 9

Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo

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