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Spotlight

June 14, 2026

Zip Community Spotlight: Jonathan Jackson, Procurement Leader at APEX Fintech Solutions

Jonathan Jackson reflects on finding his way into procurement, navigating the explosion of AI tools, and why human connection still matters most.

Leadership and careers

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Darragh Collins

December 22, 2025

Spotlight

June 14, 2026

Zip Community Spotlight: Natasha Liso, Procurement Leader at Grafana Labs

Natasha Liso shares her perspective on modern procurement challenges, career growth, and staying human in a rapidly evolving function.

Leadership and careers

By 

Darragh Collins

December 22, 2025

Spotlight

June 14, 2026

Zip Community Spotlight: Irina Poliakov, Director of Global Procurement at Appsflyer

Irina Poliakov reflects on leading global procurement teams, navigating complexity at scale, and the importance of trusted peer networks.

Leadership and careers

By 

Darragh Collins

December 22, 2025

Spotlight

June 14, 2026

Zip Community Spotlight: Daniel Calderon, Procurement Lead at Cedar

A candid conversation with Daniel Calderon on building procurement credibility, learning by doing, and why community matters more as procurement becomes more strategic.

Leadership and careers

By 

Darragh Collins

December 22, 2025

Spotlight

June 14, 2026

What Apple taught me about how procurement wins in volatile markets

The importance of long-term strategy during times of economic uncertainty.

Community voices

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Shao Zhu

December 4, 2025

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