The Salazar Journal

Ideas for the
operating edge.

A working knowledge base on procurement, supply chain leadership, and the decisions that create durable growth.

Strategy6 min read

Procurement as a growth lever

Why disciplined purchasing is not a back-office function — it is a quiet source of margin and momentum.

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Operations8 min read

The first 90 days of a procurement transformation

A practical field guide for finding signal quickly, building trust, and moving from diagnosis to action.

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Supply Chain5 min read

Supplier relationships that scale

The operating principles behind partnerships that improve resilience, quality, and performance.

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A considered note,
once in a while.

New articles and practical thinking for leaders building better operations.