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procurement challenges into actionable wins, Sam is passionate about empowering teams to ditch the status quo — and outdated tools — for smarter, scalable supplier relationships.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

Digital Procurement 4 min read

What Is Procurement, Really?

What is Procurement really? Working in an organization that services procurement professionals, had I ever really challenged my knowledge of procurement?

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Supplier Management Sustainability 4 min read

Suppliers Are Friends, Not Food!

Who said buyer-supplier relationships need to be a carnivorous affair? We shouldn't be chewing up our suppliers and spitting them out like fishbones!

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Digital Procurement 3 min read

Indirect vs Direct Procurement: Is One More Important Than The Other?

Procurement is a complex business function, nuanced from organization to organization and tied to many facets of a company’s corporate structure.

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Digital Procurement 2 min read

The Facts & Myths About Procurement in 2026

I've read the headlines and listened to the noise long enough. It’s time to pop in my earplugs and tackle the facts and myths about procurement.

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Supplier Management Digital Procurement Supplier Due Diligence 5 min read

The 5 Levels Of Supply Chain Transparency

Supply Chain Transparency has become an organizational effort in business, as it can impact various aspects of a value chain, if neglected.

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Digital Procurement 4 min read

The People Of Procurement: The Unseen Heroes Of Your Company

Procurement is amongst some of the most rapidly changing business areas, and maybe for the better.

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Sustainability 4 min read

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or a Big Marketing Stunt?

Brands labeled with Green Supply Chains have started becoming synonymous with sustainability, trustworthiness, quality and forward thinking.

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Digital Procurement 4 min read

The Future of the Chief Procurement Officer Is Already Here

CPO is the function in charge of leading this transformation. Many leaders within the procurement world are ready to realize the change that lies ahead.

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