What if one of the most influential functions in your business is also the one you understand the least?

In this episode of Business Tech Perspectives, I sat down with Anders Lillevik, Founder and CEO of Focal Point, to unpack the hidden complexity of procurement and why it has quietly become one of the most critical levers in modern enterprise strategy. With more than two decades of experience leading procurement at organizations like Fannie Mae and QBE Insurance, Anders brings a rare perspective shaped by real-world scale, regulatory pressure, and the shifting expectations placed on global businesses.

Our conversation explores how procurement has evolved from a cost-saving function into something far more expansive. Today, it sits at the center of spend, risk, compliance, supplier relationships, and ESG accountability. Yet despite t ...