Beyond Burnout: Building resilient procurement teams

Burnout isn’t just a trending topic—it’s a growing crisis with real and measurable impacts. According to the Harvard Business Review, burnout costs the U.S. economy a staggering $190 billion each year in healthcare spending, lost productivity, and employee turnover. In the world of procurement, the stakes are even higher. Behind the scenes of every RFP, contract negotiation, and cost-saving initiative are professionals juggling intense workloads, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure to deliver results. It’s no wonder burnout has become a silent epidemic in our field. So how can procurement teams move beyond survival mode and begin to thrive?

Join our Director of Talent, Kim Neisen, and guest Tom Mills for a candid conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Together, they dive into the often-overlooked costs of burnout – beyond just dollars and cents. From the operational disruption caused by high turnover to the human toll of chronic stress and disengagement, the discussion explores how burnout quietly erodes team performance and morale.

But this isn’t just about naming the problem – it’s about creating solutions. Kim and Tom share practical, actionable strategies that procurement leaders can implement to build resilience within their teams. Whether it’s rethinking workload distribution, offering mental health resources, or cultivating psychological safety, the conversation emphasizes sustainable approaches to well-being in high-pressure environments.

Finally, they explore how organizations can foster a culture that values long-term success over short-term burnout. By prioritizing mental health and embedding wellness into workplace practices, procurement teams can transform exhaustion into engagement and awareness into meaningful change.

Listen to gain the insights you need to support your team – not just during Mental Health Awareness Month, but every day.