Maximilian Groh

Great managers don't just get work done — they develop people who can lead without them. This article lays out a practical framework for turning daily responsibilities into leadership capability, and how to know when your team is ready for more.

Modern leadership rarely comes with formal authority — especially in procurement. This article lays out a practical playbook for influencing decisions, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes when your responsibility far exceeds your direct control.

AI won't negotiate supplier contracts for you. But it fundamentally changes what's possible before, during, and after the negotiation. This article explores how procurement teams combine AI-driven analysis with human judgment to consistently win better outcomes.

AI won't replace your team — but it will change how work is done, how value is measured, and what leadership requires. These are the seven decisions managers must make to lead people honestly through AI-driven transformation in 2026.

AI won't replace procurement professionals. But procurement professionals who use AI will replace those who don't.

It’s easy to overspend on AI procurement software that looks impressive but delivers little. This piece lays out a six-step evaluation framework, shaped by real experience reviewing dozens of tools