Beyond the PO
A globally curated non-fiction book where the world's most experienced procurement & Supply Chain leaders share their stories, decisions and hard-won wisdom in their own voice.
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Express Interest ↗Beyond the PO is a globally curated non-fiction book that gives the procurement profession something it has long deserved: a platform. A real one, where the most experienced and respected procurement leaders in the world share their stories, their decisions, and their hard-won wisdom in their own voice.
This is not a textbook. It is not a consulting framework dressed up as a book. It is a collection of genuine human experiences from the people who have spent their careers building, defending, and transforming one of the most underappreciated functions in modern business.
The book is structured as a series of individual chapters — one per contributor — each written in a distinct style that reflects that person's voice and story. Every chapter is independently powerful. Together, they build a portrait of what procurement leadership actually looks like at its best.
The contributors represent some of the most experienced procurement voices in the world. They come from global healthcare, aviation, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, financial services, and technology. They hold CIPS fellowships, international certifications, and decades of operational experience. More importantly, they have real stories to tell.
Are you a procurement or supply chain professional with a story worth sharing? Participation is open and completely free of charge. If you are interested in contributing a chapter, reach out directly through the Connect page.
Who Is in This Book
The contributors represent some of the most experienced procurement voices in the world — CPOs, VPs, Directors and Senior Managers from global healthcare, aviation, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, financial services and technology.
| Name | Title | Chapter Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Hariharan Laxminarayan | Head of Professional Development | Collaboration over communication |
| Saneer Abdulkareem | Group Head of Procurement | The weight of every dirham |
| Syed Fakkir Sirajuddin | Procurement Manager | More than a data entry job |
| Zyad Khan | Associate Director, DWTC | No one for yourself, someone for the rest |
| Karin Ertl | Head of NPI Procurement Transformation | The language of enterprise value |
| Muhammad Jaon | Senior Engineer, Procurement | The disconnect that changes everything |
| Hina A Khan | Head of Procurement | She made the call |
| Gulshan Dhanjal | Procurement Director | The right thing, even when it costs you |
| Muhammad Rizwan Ashraf | Procurement Manager | From tactical to strategic |
| Andrew Neilson | Seasoned Procurement Professional | A people business disguised as a commercial |
| Jawad Minhas | VP Procurement Strategy | The right path is rarely the easy one |
| Sachin Suryawanshi | Global Sourcing Manager, Asia | Before the strategy, the foundation |
| Dr R V Srinivas Rao | Director, Centre of Excellence | The hidden heroes |
| Philippe Ruffier | CPO, IHH Healthcare | The bridge builder |
| Mark Topping | SCMP CCLMP CPSM CPM | Hope is not a management strategy |
| + Additional contributors being onboarded. The book will continue to grow before publication. | ||
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What is Beyond the PO about?
Beyond the PO is a globally curated non-fiction leadership book featuring real stories from CPOs, VPs, Directors and senior procurement professionals from around the world. Each contributor shares their experiences, decisions and hard-won wisdom in their own voice, covering everything from procurement transformation and strategic sourcing to leadership, people and culture.
Who are the contributors in Beyond the PO?
The book features procurement and supply chain leaders from global healthcare, aviation, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, financial services and technology. Contributors include CPOs, VPs, Directors and senior managers — many holding CIPS fellowships and international procurement certifications — from organisations across the UAE, UK, Asia and beyond.
Is Beyond the PO published yet?
The book is currently in progress with 18 chapters completed and more being added. It will be released in both print and digital formats. Follow Yasir Rizvi on LinkedIn to be notified when it launches.
How is Beyond the PO different from other procurement books?
Most procurement books are written as textbooks or consulting frameworks. Beyond the PO is different — it is a collection of authentic human stories written by the practitioners themselves. Each chapter is in the contributor's own voice and style, making it one of the most personal and credible leadership books in the procurement space.
Who should read Beyond the PO?
This book is written for Chief Procurement Officers, VP-level leaders, Procurement Directors, Senior Managers, CIPS members, supply chain professionals and anyone who wants to understand what procurement leadership actually looks like in practice. It is also valuable for business leaders seeking to understand the strategic value of the procurement function.
Can I contribute a chapter to Beyond the PO?
Yes. If you are a procurement or supply chain professional with a story worth sharing, participation is open and completely free of charge. Reach out to Yasir Rizvi directly through the Connect page on this website to express your interest.
Who is the author of Beyond the PO?
Beyond the PO is curated and authored by Yasir Rizvi — a procurement and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience across the GCC, UK and Asia, keynote speaker, and author of Stories Behind the Faces. Yasir's LinkedIn network is rooted in the global procurement and supply chain community.