Real Life Buyer podcast

about integrating learning in the weekly agenda

This isn’t just about academic learning or professional training; the podcast delves into the essence of continuous personal and professional growth by making the most of day-to-day experiences.

In the bustling world of podcasts, the RLB (Real Life Buyer) podcast stands out as a unique gem for professionals and enthusiasts alike. 

In this episode, the host Dave Barr sits down with Fredrik Axelsson, the founder of Learn How to Source (LHTS). Fredrik brings to the table an intriguing perspective: How can a department, especially one as critical and dynamic as procurement, be a platform for continuous learning?


Highlights of the Episode:

  • Everyday Learning: Dave and Fredrik discuss how microlearning, can be a reservoir of knowledge. Topics about negotiating with vendors to understanding market trends, each step offers a chance to enhance one’s skills once broken down into small manageable packages of knowledge.
  • Cultivating a Learning Culture: The duo touches upon the importance of fostering a culture that encourages questioning, innovation, and the sharing of knowledge. When a department sees every challenge as an opportunity to learn, it not only grows but thrives.
  • Tools & Resources: The conversation shifts to the practical side of things, with Fredrik recommending tools, platforms, and methodologies that build LHTS's delivery. This serves as a guide for listeners who wish to replicate this learning-integrated approach in their organizations.


Wh listen to podcast?

The RLB podcast episode with Fredrik Axelsson is more than just a conversation; it’s an exploration of a mindset. In a world that’s rapidly evolving, the ability to learn from every experience, every interaction, and every challenge is what sets the successful apart from the rest.

Listeners are left with not just insights into the world of procurement but also a broader understanding of how to make learning an intrinsic part of their lives. The RLB podcast, through such enlightening episodes, reinforces the belief that learning is not confined to classrooms or training sessions; it’s happening right here, in our real-life interactions, every single day.

Curriculum

    1. Introduction and Learning objectives

    2. Real Life Buyer. Learning and developing your procurement skills

About this course

  • Free
  • For your benefit
  • Introduction level
  • All buyer roles

Operative Procurement Processes

Next Step

The course introduce how Arjan van Weele define operative and tactical procurement, what a buyer buy and 8 important processes which manage day to day work for the operative buyer.
To course

Participating are Dave Barr and Fredrik Axelsson

Senior instructor. Fredrik Axelsson

Fredrik is an experienced procurement leader from Gothenburg with a Master’s in Economics and an Executive MBA. His career includes key roles at LM Ericsson, Solectron, Axelson Purchasing Resources, Saab, and Alstom/GE, giving him deep expertise across sourcing, procurement, and business development. In 2017, he founded Sourcing Partner, a consultancy that converted into Learn How to Source. His background ranges from operative buying to sourcing director roles in both line organizations and complex projects, covering industries from manufacturing to banking. Fredrik brings a track record of continuous learning and broad, hands-on experience—knowledge he now shares with the next generation of procurement professionals.

Real Life Buyer Dave Barr

ave has over 20 years of purchasing experience spanning quality engineering, global sourcing, and procurement leadership. He began as a technical apprentice and moved into quality engineering for industrial diesel engines, contributing to system improvements and BS5750 accreditation. A coastal move shifted his path from Quality Manager to Purchasing Manager and later Commodity Manager in global manufacturing. He then expanded into procurement management with an international war-gaming manufacturer, gaining broad supply-chain expertise. Dave later joined a major UK infrastructure business, adding facilities management and complex procurement categories to his portfolio. Now back on the coast, he continues to apply his extensive practical experience with the same drive that has shaped his entire career.

About Learn How to Source

Learn How to Source is an online platform based in Sweden, offering a range of procurement courses accessible globally. It serves as a community where procurement experts share their knowledge through online courses, designed for various experience levels from introductory to expert. Courses are concise, about 30 minutes each, and cover different aspects of procurement, tailored for different buyer roles. The courses focus on practical knowledge, presented by seasoned professionals, and include quizzes and certificates. They can be accessed from any device, emphasizing microlearning for flexibility and efficiency.