Michael Cadieux

A 20 year+ seasoned Indirect Sourcing industry executive who is now focusing on improving the Sourcing industry as a whole through building collaborative communities such as Procurement Foundry where fellow practitioners can gather, learn and grow.

Procurement Automation – Always and Often

Digital transformation has been a buzzword in procurement for a long time, but now people are saying it’s not enough. Some level of digital transformation is now expected, and procurement automation as well. Procurement departments that have not...

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Top 3 CPO Skills in 2022

Many people want to climb the corporate ladder, moving from a director-level position to landing that coveted role of CPO. But doing so is no easy...

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Negotiating Excess Office Space in the Wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused a lot of difficulties in commercial real estate, leases, and office spaces. With remote working driving people out of the...

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Problems and a Cash Injection

Last year, we covered the Peloton supply chain woes, and in 2022, the saga continues, and Peloton’s supply chain problems continue. In this article,...

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How to Manage Procurement’s Top Risks

Leadership is a privilege and a huge responsibility. If you are a leader, it is your job to guide your company and team to success. Part of that...

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Office Vending Machines and Procurement: An Employee Perk or Company Revenue Opportunity

Does your company have an office vending machine? From a financial arrangement standpoint, how does it work? This was a question posed to the...

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Are RFP Templates a Viable Tool for Ensuring Optimal Purchasing Decisions?

We recently came by an interesting article on the best practices for creating an RFP template. Ultimately, when done properly, an RFP template can...

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Essential Procurement Reading List for 2022

At Procurement Foundry, we are always looking to sharpen our skills sets and stay on top of what is new, current, and trending in our ever-evolving...

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How to Set Procurement KPIs in 2022   

Procurement is becoming the main strategy chamber of organizations. This sector bears the lion’s share of responsibility when navigating cost...

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How to Sell to Procurement  

Salespeople. The word itself tends to bring a collective negative reaction—at least a slight eye roll, if not an outright groan. There is no debating...

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