{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"862: AI, Talent, and the New Shape of Procurement in India W\/ Dr. Swapnil Dubey","description":"\u201cIn the AI regime, things are going to be disrupted. So be ready to be disrupted.\u201d - Dr. Swapnil Dubey In a market as complex and fast-changing as India, procurement\u2019s role has transformed from tactical to strategic\u2026 and fast. As global manufacturers shift operations and Indian firms chase world-class performance, the need for advanced procurement leadership has never been greater. In this Art of Procurement podcast episode, Philip Ideson speaks with veteran procurement leader Dr. Swapnil Dubey, whose four-decade career spans India\u2019s procurement evolution, from the early days of shared service centers to today\u2019s digital and AI-driven frontier.  They discuss how Indian procurement teams are matching their global peers, why AI could upend white-collar work, and where new career opportunities are emerging for the next generation. Swapnil also explains how local strengths, regulatory shifts, and new tech are shaping India\u2019s overall procurement landscape. Listen to the full episode to hear Swapnil\u2019s perspective on: Why executives at every level are now championing procurement The true drivers (and blockers) of digital transformation in Indian firms How AI will reshape talent, roles, and upskilling Diverse career journeys to today\u2019s CPO seat Links: Dr. Swapnil Dubey on LinkedIn Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube   ","author_name":"Art of Procurement","author_url":"http:\/\/artofprocurement.com","html":"