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Season 3 – Episode 3

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Season 3 Ep 3: The Truth About Tail Spend in Modern Procurement feat Arnaud Malardé

Episode Description

RELEASED 14 Aprile, 2026

Tail spend usually consists of low-value, highly fragmented transactions, but its impact on procurement’s performance is anything but small. Hidden within it are opportunities to improve visibility and streamline processes, as well as unlock untapped value and shine a light on risk.

Understanding and addressing tail spend can transform it from a persistent challenge into a strategic advantage.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Kelly Barner welcomes Arnaud Malardé back to the show. Fresh off of a wildly popular session at Ivalua NOW in Paris focused on – what else? – tail spend, Arnaud shares what new approaches and mindsets are being applied to this common and ongoing spend management challenge.

Arnaud talks about the causes of and cures for tail spend:

Why tail spend continues to challenge procurement teams despite increasing maturity, digital advancement, and spend oversight
How limited visibility and fragmented data make it difficult to identify and manage tail spend effectively
Where the biggest opportunities lie to turn tail spend into a source of value and improved procurement performance

Links: Arnaud Malardé on LinkedIn