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title: How to Partner with Procurement
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# [How to Partner with Procurement](https://blog.midches.com/blog/partner-with-procurement)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | May 13, 2015 1:00:00 PM

**"Sometimes it feels like (procurement's) only goal is to drive down your price. Or keep small suppliers like you out of the equation."**

Ran across this podcast by [Ian Brodie](http://www.ianbrodie.com/welcome). He discusses with Stephen Ashcroft what matters to the Procurement staff at your target customer. Perfect for your next drive or during downtime at the office.

**If you're looking for an edge over the competition, you may want to [listen to it right now!](http://media.blubrry.com/authoritymarketing/p/moreclientspodcast.s3.amazonaws.com/Steve-Ashcroft-Interview.mp3)**

<http://media.blubrry.com/authoritymarketing/p/moreclientspodcast.s3.amazonaws.com/Steve-Ashcroft-Interview.mp3>. 

[Read more about this podcast. ](http://www.ianbrodie.com/partnering-procurement/)

[Connect with Ian Brodie.](http://www.ianbrodie.com/welcome)

[View full post](https://blog.midches.com/blog/partner-with-procurement)

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