Sam Jenks

As Kodiak Hub’s Chief Revenue Officer and resident SRM evangelist, Sam Jenks helps businesses turn procurement from a cost center into a competitive advantage. With a knack for translating complex procurement challenges into actionable wins, Sam is passionate about empowering teams to ditch the status quo — and outdated tools — for smarter, scalable supplier relationships.

Latest posts by Sam Jenks

Procurement Podcast: 7 Procurement Podcasts Worth Listening to in 2026

Looking for a procurement podcast worth your time? Here are 7 procurement podcasts for sourcing, supplier management, procuretech, risk, and leadership.

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Supplier Performance 9 min read

Supplier Scorecard: What it is, what to measure, and how to build one

Learn what a supplier scorecard is, which supplier scorecard metrics to include, and see a practical supplier scorecard example for procurement.

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Supplier Quality Management 9 min read

Supplier quality development: Stop chasing, start developing

How to transition from supplier quality firefighting to proactive improvement with effective strategies and technology for supplier quality management.

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Supplier Information Management 10 min read

The Best Supplier Information Management Software & Platforms for 2026

Compare the top supplier information management software. Learn how to centralize vendor data, automate onboarding, and ensure a single source of truth.

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Technology 6 min read

Your path to an AI-native procurement team

Transform your procurement team into an AI-native powerhouse, enhancing supplier quality management and decision-making for better business outcomes.

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Supplier Quality Management 5 min read

Supplier Quality Improvement: Reduce Defects & Improve Supplier Performance

Discover effective strategies for supplier quality improvement to reduce defects and enhance performance with Kodiak Hub's comprehensive approach.

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Supplier Quality Management 6 min read

How to do a Supplier Quality Audit: A Strategic 5-Step Guide

Master the supplier quality audit process. Learn how to move beyond basic checklists to a proactive, digital-first approach, to reduce supply chain risk.

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Supplier Quality Management 6 min read

The 7 Best Supplier Quality Management Software Tools (2026)

Discover the top 7 Supplier Quality Management software tools for 2026, empowering procurement teams to enhance supplier performance and ensure compliance.

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