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.
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Season 3 – Episode 12
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Season 3 Ep 12: Placing Governance Before Generative AI feat Callum Jolly
RELEASED August 18, 2026
Despite the hype about AI, procurement must still take a pragmatic approach to transformation that includes a focus on governance, processes, and day-to-day execution. Rather than treating AI as a destination, it is the next step in a longer maturity journey, one where technology must earn its place by delivering clear, measurable value and making procurement professionals more effective.
In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Stephen Carter welcomes Callum Jolly to the show. Callum is the Head of Strategic Supplier and Commercial Management at Smart DCC, a company that runs a secure network to allow smart meters across Great Britain to communicate with energy companies.
Callum shares his perspective on the operational foundations that make procurement transformation and AI adoption sustainable:
- His ‘earn the right’ philosophy and how it has shaped his procurement journey
- The approach he has taken to evaluating, adopting, and scaling AI
- How the challenge of working in a regulated industry plays out in his priorities
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