Welcome to this episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Rachelle Hare, Managing Director at Blaze Business and Legal, a legal and procurement consulting firm. 

Join Daniel and Rachelle as they explore the challenges and disconnect between legal and procurement teams within organisations. Rachelle explains how her practical workshops and training approach can bridge the gap and foster collaboration. She also highlights the potential of turning legal and procurement verticals into profit centres, and the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing collaboration and efficiency. 

Rachelle has over 23 years of experience as a strategic management consultant, business adviser, and senior lawyer. She has held a wide range of roles, including General Counsel, Procurement Adviser, Commercial Officer, Contract Administrator, Senior Legal Counsel, and Strategic Adviser in different organisations. Rachelle is a strategic problem-solver who considers issues holistically from a combined legal, commercial, and operational angle. As the Founder and Managing Director of Blaze Business and Legal, Rachelle specialises in advising on legal, compliance, procurement, and risk management issues. Rachelle has also founded Blaze Professional Learning, where she teaches Procurement and Contracting Professionals and other Non-Lawyers how to work better with Contracts and build more collaborative working relationships.