A Procurement Podcast - The Reform Rundown

Episode 44 - Procurement in Defence: Where Innovation Meets Security

"Procurement in Defence: Where innovation Meets Security"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Saema Jaffer from the UK Ministry of Defence to the podcast for a conversation packed with insight, honesty, and some seriously thought‑provoking perspectives on the procurement profession. From Parliament to the Cabinet Office to HS2, Saema has seen (and shaped) procurement at the highest levels, including playing a part in the formative stages of the Procurement Act 2023.As mentioned in the episode, Saema will be at the CIPS Birmingham & Coventry branch event on Thursday 26th March delivering a Social Value themese presentation. Registration details can be found here: https://events.cips.org/ProcurementwithPurposeMaximisingSocialValueMinimisingModernSlaveryRiskCheck out Saema's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saema-jaffer/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

Episode 43 - Stephen Seki is back and the tables have turned

"Stephen Seki is back and the tables have turned"Following the success of Episode 37 where we were joined by Stephen Seki (CEO of SekiSpeaks Ltd), the tables have turned in this episode and Stephen becomes the host of the podcast! Find out from Chris and Fleur all about their career backgrounds and how they got into Procurement as well as the opportunities that the profession enables! This is an episode not to be missed, where Chris and Fleur find out what it is like to be interviewed on a podcast episode!Check out Stephen's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseki-motivationalspeaker/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

Episode 42 - Women Empowering Defence - Inclusion, Leadership & the Future of Procurement

"Women Empowering Defence - Inclusion, Leadership & the Future of Procurement"In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating leadership, diversity, and empowerment in the run up to International Women's Day on 8th March 2026, taking a moment to recognise the exceptional woment transforming defence and security. Chris and Fleur are joined by two remarkable leaders, Natalie Maddox-Hussain and Jodie Evans, who are the co-founders of Women Empowering Defence (WED) which is a voluntary movement created in 2023 to champion gender equality, inclusion and leadership across the defence sector. Check out the Women Empowering Defence (WED) website - https://womenempoweringdefence.comCheck out the Women Empowering Defence (WED) LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-empowering-defence/Check out Natalie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-maddox-hussain-9603b58a/Check out Jodie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-evans100/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 and wider - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

Episode 41 - Procurement Excellence, Digital Transformation & The Power Of Purpose

"Procurement Excellence, Digital Transformation & The Power Of Purpose"In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Jose Bustillo, Vice President, Delivery & Procurement Excellence at Spend HQ. Check out Jose Butillo's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bustillojose/Check out Spend HQ's Linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spendhq/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

Episode 40 - "The Branch Brief: CIPS Malawi Conversations"

"The Branch Brief: CIPS Malawi Conversations"In this episode of the podcast Chris and Fleur are joined by Alex Chambukira FCIPS, chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch. For Episode 40 Chris and Fleur are thrilled to bring some CIPS Southern Africa energy to the podcast as we sit down with Alex Chambukira FCIPS  a true champion of the procurement profession across Malawi and the wider Southern African community. 🗣 Alex Chambukira's positive influence within the region is remarkable, in this episode we discuss:His role as Chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch, shaping capability growth and professional standardsHow he became a respected voice across CIPS Southern Africa promoting for stronger governance, ethics, and regional collaborationHis career spanning major donor‑funded programmes that have transformed water, infrastructure, and development outcomes across MalawiHow Malawi’s public procurement landscape is evolving — from digitisation to regulatory strengtheningWhat Malawi Vision 2063 means for procurement as a strategic national enablerAlex Chambukira FCIPS also shares invaluable advice for young practitioners across #Malawi and Southern Africa who are aiming for MCIPS or FCIPS, and the importance of staying rooted in ethics, curiosity, and continuous learningCheck out Alex Chambukira's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chambukira-fcips-6847a9274/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk