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Sam Jenks

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procurement challenges into actionable wins, Sam is passionate about empowering teams to ditch the status quo — and outdated tools — for smarter, scalable supplier relationships.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

The 7 Best Supplier Quality Management Software Tools (2026)
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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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Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA): 2026 Guide & Actionable Checklist
3 min read

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA): 2026 Guide & Actionable Checklist

Supplier Quality Management (SQM) ensures products meet quality standards through systems, assurance, and control for better performance. Here’s how.

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Maverick spend: What it is, why it happens, and how to reduce it
7 min read

Maverick spend: What it is, why it happens, and how to reduce it

What is vendor assessment? Discover how setting up smart criteria and processes can boost procurement and build winning supplier relationships.

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Supplier Segmentation: Models, Criteria, and Best Practices
5 min read

Supplier Segmentation: Models, Criteria, and Best Practices

Supplier segmentation helps classify vendors to optimize relationships and performance. Learn what supplier segmentation is and explore the space.

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A Guide to Vendor Assessment: How to Find the Best Suppliers in 2026
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A Guide to Vendor Assessment: How to Find the Best Suppliers in 2026

What is vendor assessment? Discover how setting up smart criteria and processes can boost procurement and build winning supplier relationships.

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13 Popular Procurement Trends in 2025 & Beyond
18 min read

13 Popular Procurement Trends in 2025 & Beyond

Explore the Procurement trends, predictions, opportunities, challenges, and technology that will shape the future of sourcing in 2025 and beyond...

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13 Popular Procurement Trends in 2024 & Beyond
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13 Popular Procurement Trends in 2024 & Beyond

We dive into the most Popular Procurement Trends in 2024 & Beyond as well as revisit some of the previous trends that we predicted last year to see if they...

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5 SRM Software Examples
3 min read

5 SRM Software Examples

We're giving you 5 SRM software examples that show you how the world of SRM can differ depending on what your criteria and business needs are.

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The Supplier Is King
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The Supplier Is King

Procurement teams have long held a powerful position in supplier relationships. But, it’s no longer a Buyers market. Suppliers are now in the drivers seat.

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