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 26

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Season 2 Ep 26: Built on Trust: The Future of Supplier Relationships feat. Sonia Karim

Episode Description

RELEASED February 17, 2026

How procurement thinks about the value suppliers provide to the organization has an outsized impact on the relationships they are able to form. Regardless of company size, procurement is a person-to-person effort, a reality that will either be embraced and lead to innovative, mutually beneficial relationships, or cap the potential experienced on the buy and sell sides.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Stephen Carter welcomes Somia Karim to the show. Sonia is an accomplished and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing and optimising strategic procurement projects across global operations.

Sonia and Stephen discuss the opportunities, challenges, and critical methodologies procurement must work with to form fruitful supplier relationships:

What “good” looks like in supplier relationship management, and how to reach that point
The importance of trust and transparency that extend far beyond contracted SLAs
Ensuring internal stakeholders play an active role in strengthening supplier relationships
How AI may be able to help with supplier relationship building

Links:
Sonia Karim on LinkedIn
Stephen Carter on LinkedIn