Bringing together the most forward-thinking procurement leaders across the Middle East and North Africa for a defining conversation on leadership, transformation and the future of procurement.
HOSTED BY
Faiq Ali Khan FCIPS
SERIES
Procurement Leaders in MENA
PUBLISHED BY
CollectiveSpend
The Procurement Podcast 2026 by CollectiveSpend brought together some of the most forward-thinking procurement leaders in the MENA region for an important conversation on the future of procurement, leadership, transformation and value creation. Hosted by Faiq Ali Khan, an FCIPS Chartered and ISO Lead Auditor and one of the region’s recognised procurement transformation specialists, the podcast created a powerful platform for procurement leaders to share their perspectives, experiences and practical insights with the wider business community.
Jade Marjurum
PROCUREMENT LEADER MENA REGION
Jade Marjurum was one of the featured procurement leaders who joined the CollectiveSpend Procurement Podcast 2026, contributing to a powerful regional conversation on procurement leadership, transformation and the future of procurement in MENA. Her participation reflects the importance of bringing experienced procurement professionals together to share practical insight, leadership experience and market perspective with the wider procurement community.
As part of the Procurement Leaders in MENA series, Jade’s feature should highlight her professional journey, current role, sector experience and procurement leadership profile based on her LinkedIn background. The write-up should position her as one of the respected voices contributing to discussions around Procurement Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, SRM practices, Procurement Digital Transformation and procurement excellence. Her individual page should include her approved image, a short profile summary, her podcast reel and a link back to the main CollectiveSpend Procurement Leaders in MENA article.
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The podcast is part of CollectiveSpend’s continued commitment to strengthening the procurement ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa. As a leading procurement company, CollectiveSpend continues to work with CPOs, Heads of Procurement, Procurement Directors and senior business leaders to support organisations in building stronger procurement functions, improving supplier performance and driving measurable transformation.
About the host
Faiq Ali Khan, FCIPS Chartered procurement leader and ISO Lead Auditor with over a decade of experience hosting procurement events and leading transformation programmes across the MENA region.
"Procurement today is no longer limited to cost savings or transactional buying. It has become strategic business function that directly influences resilience, sustainability, digital maturity, stakeholder confidence and long-term competitiveness."
The leaders featured in the Procurement Podcast 2026 demonstrated exactly why procurement leadership matters. Their discussion reflected the evolving role of procurement in shaping business strategy, improving supplier collaboration, strengthening governance and enabling organisations to respond effectively to change.
Procurement Transformation at the Heart of the Conversation
A central theme of the podcast was Procurement Transformation. Across the MENA region, organisations are rethinking how procurement operates, how decisions are made, how suppliers are managed and how value is measured. Procurement transformation is now about creating smarter operating models, stronger category strategies, better governance, improved digital capability and more meaningful supplier partnerships. The podcast highlighted how procurement leaders are moving beyond traditional processes and helping their organisations become more agile, data-driven and future-ready.
Supplier Management and SRM Practices
The conversation also placed strong emphasis on Supplier Management and SRM practices. In an increasingly complex business environment, supplier relationships are becoming a source of innovation, resilience and competitive advantage. Effective Supplier Relationship Management is no longer simply about monitoring performance. It is about creating structured engagement, transparent communication, risk visibility, joint improvement plans and long-term value with critical suppliers. The leaders in the podcast reflected how mature SRM practices can help organisations build stronger supplier ecosystems across the region.
Strategic Sourcing as a Competitive Advantage
Another important area discussed was Strategic Sourcing. As market conditions evolve, procurement teams must become more sophisticated in how they analyse spend, understand supply markets, manage risk and design sourcing strategies. Strategic sourcing enables organisations to make better commercial decisions, improve value for money, reduce risk and align procurement activity with wider business objectives. Through the podcast, procurement leaders showcased how strategic sourcing continues to be one of the foundations of high-performing procurement functions.
Procurement Digital Transformation
The podcast also reflected the growing importance of Procurement Digital Transformation. Technology, automation, analytics and artificial intelligence are reshaping the procurement function. However, successful digital transformation is not only about implementing tools. It requires clear procurement policy, strong governance, practical adoption, user training and well-defined Procurement SOPs. The discussion highlighted the need for organisations to build digital capability in a structured and sustainable way.
Faiq Ali Khan: Host and Procurement Transformation Specialist
Faiq Ali Khan’s role as host brought additional depth to the conversation. Having conducted procurement events and podcasts for more than a decade, Faiq has consistently contributed to bringing the procurement community together. He is now actively driving procurement transformation initiatives for various organisations and is known for working closely with CPOs, Heads of Procurement and Procurement Directors to improve procurement maturity, operating models and transformation outcomes. His experience as a leading procurement transformation specialist helped guide a meaningful discussion focused on practical value rather than theory.
The Path Forward for Procurement in MENA
For organisations across MENA, the message from the podcast was clear. Procurement excellence requires a strong strategy, capable leadership, mature processes, digital enablement and a clear understanding of supplier value. This is where CollectiveSpend continues to play an important role, positioning itself as the best procurement company for organisations seeking practical, measurable and regionally relevant procurement transformation support.
Through procurement maturity assessment, procurement policy development, Procurement SOPs, Strategic Sourcing, SRM practices and procurement digital transformation initiatives, CollectiveSpend helps organisations move from fragmented procurement activity to measurable business impact.
The Procurement Podcast 2026 was more than a conversation. It was a showcase of leadership, collaboration and the future of procurement in the MENA region. By bringing together experienced procurement leaders, CollectiveSpend has created a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing, community-building and professional growth. The insights shared in the podcast will support procurement professionals, business leaders and transformation teams as they continue to strengthen procurement capability and deliver sustainable value.
As procurement continues to evolve, CollectiveSpend remains committed to supporting the region’s procurement community through thought leadership, advisory support, capability development and transformation programmes. The Procurement Podcast 2026 is another step in that journey, celebrating the leaders who are shaping the future of procurement in MENA.