Procurement Tech & AI

Tech & AI are revolutionising Procurement. We need to continue using the best of tried and tested methods, whilst embracing the future

Procurement is entering one of the biggest transformations in its history. AI agents, automation and powerful new technologies are fundamentally changing how we work, the skills we need and the value we can deliver.

The traditional Procurement organisation, shaped like a triangle, is likely to evolve into a diamond. Routine activities will increasingly be automated, while the demand for commercially astute, tech-savvy professionals grows.

But there's a danger. Too many businesses start with the technology rather than the problem they're trying to solve. They invest in shiny new systems, bolt them onto poor processes and messy data, and wonder why the promised value doesn't materialise.

I approach Tech & AI through the eyes of Procurement professionals, not IT teams who've never done Procurement.

Having spent over 20 years in Procurement, I understand the real challenges and opportunities. Over the last 18 months, I've researched 500+ Procurement solutions and continue to explore this rapidly evolving market.

My approach brings together five essential elements: Strategy, Systems & AI, Data, Processes and People. Get these working in harmony and the potential is breakthrough.

How I can help you:

Strategy – Understand your business and procurement strategies and the problems you're trying to solve
Healthcheck – Assess your current tech and how it interfaces with your people, processes and data
Opportunities & Roadmap – Lay out the strategic options and recommend valuable upgrades
Tech Selection or Creation – Propose suitable Saas solutions or how to build of more appropriate
Processes – Ensure that processes are upgraded or redesigned in step with the advances in Tech & AI
People – Equip your team with the skills needed for the Tech & AI enabled world
Implementation & Value – Turn plans into measurable business results