Episode Details

"It's amazing how you can rise to the top just by doing what you say you're going to do and being honest about what you can't do." - Anthony Clervi, Managing Partner, Una

Procurement teams today are under intense pressure to deliver savings, manage risk, and do more with less… all while digital transformation reshapes the landscape. For many, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) sound good on paper, but open questions about control and fit. 

What does it take to find a true partner in this space?

In this Provider of the Week episode, Anthony Clervi, Managing Partner at Una, joins us to break down what's changed in indirect spend and what CPOs should look for in a partner. From the "dietician, not the butcher" mindset to embracing AI and ongoing alignment, Anthony shares why a consultative, agile approach beats one-size-fits-all solutions. 

In this episode, Anthony covers:

-How GPOs balance speed, savings, and transparency 

-When to bring in partners like Una (and why earlier is better)

-Ways to adapt GPO services to your team's resource and maturity levels

-How ongoing supplier alignment drives long-term value

-Why a human, empathy-first approach matters now more than ever

Links:

Anthony Clervi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyclervi/ 

Provider Profile: Una: https://artofprocurement.com/provider-directory/una 

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