Creating Differentiation & Value Through Supplier Branding with Nando's’ Former Head of Commercial & Procurement, Cameron Holder #61

“I think we don't always realise that we have a reputation with our suppliers, just like a company will have a consumer brand.”Consumer branding is a standard aspect of any business that’s well documented - lesser considered but equally important, however, is the prospect of your supplier branding.Presenting yourself to potential suppliers for a partnership is a skill, one in which Cameron Holder is highly proficient. Having recently departed his role as Head of Commercial & Procurement at Nando's, Cameron joins Martin this week to share their approach to supplier relationships, how to win over pickier suppliers, and how to nurture a relationship that works for everyone.This episode of Talent Talks covers:How supplier branding plays a huge role in the partnerships you can makeWays to win over the suppliers who may be in demand, and are more picky about who they work withNando's’ journey to taking a more consistent baseline approach to engaging with suppliersThe human element of procurement, and avoiding the conflation of being nice with being ‘soft’Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/

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The Talent Talks Podcast provides regular insights and guidance to procurement and supply chain professionals. Host, Martin Smith interviews CPO's within large corporations and brands in the UK such as John Lewis, Mars, Babcock International, Managing Directors of procurement specialist companies including as Procurement Excellence and Embedded IT as well as thought-leaders and authors from the sector. Martin Smith, founder of Talent Drive is a specialist procurement and supply chain recruiter. He uses his network and expertise to provide insightful, thought provoking discussions, as well as providing tips on building your own career in the industry. The podcast is just one area of #projectprocurement; Martin's network of like-minded procurement professionals including webinars, content and events. Register your email to find out about our next meet-up and get involved: https://bit.ly/talenttalksmailinglist We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, and do please reach out if you'd like to be a guest; [email protected]. All links and references at https://talentdrive.co.uk/