“What I’m passionate about is responsible procurement. When we’re buying goods and services, we think about who we’re buying them from, who’s being impacted by that, and the decision-making that goes on in the organisation.”
In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Jane Lynch, Director of the Centre of Public Value Procurement at Cardiff Business School. Together, they explore how procurement can be a powerful tool for social impact and innovation, how the Well-being of Future Generations Act is shaping public spending in Wales, challenges and successes and driving sustainability and innovation in procurement, and why collaboration with small businesses and community organisations is essential for creating long-term impact.
Jane’s incredible career spans decades of research, teaching, and practical influence in procurement, with a special focus on delivering public value. She has been a driving force behind innovative projects, such as embedding social value into procurement and achieving net-zero social housing in Wales. Jane’s work is transforming how we think about procurement, not just as a transactional function but as a strategic lever for social, environmental, and economic change.
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