871: The New Rules of Procurement Leadership W/ Gary Mizhir

"I measure success by the number of executives that come to us before they make decisions." - Gary Mizhir, Senior Director Head of Innovation & Excellence, FIS

The pressure to move from tactical cost savings to strategic business impact is growing, especially as AI, data, and new business needs emerge faster than ever. 

But what does it mean to drive innovation with AI and still keep procurement a credible and sought-after partner at the executive table?

In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Gary Mizhir, Senior Director, Head of Innovation and Excellence at FIS. Gary brings a holistic perspective, shaped by experiences in the Navy, consulting, product management, and years leading Fortune 500 supply chain and procurement teams. His take on the future, from paradigm-shifting AI to building trust with stakeholders and translating procurement's value into corporate terms, offers practical guidance for CPOs and their teams.

In this episode, Gary discusses:

-Why we need to challenge traditional procurement roles 

-How to use AI to redefine value and operating models

-The importance of tying procurement's ROI directly to corporate outcomes 

-How to build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders 

-Rethinking process design by experiencing it through your stakeholders' eyes

 

Links:

Gary Mizhir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mizhir-b923344/ 

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