Artificial Intelligence in Procurement

Will you become an Augmented Buyer?

Step into the future of Procurement and artificial intelligence with this dedicated session. Discover the innovations and strategies reshaping the buyer's role and the impact of AI in 2025 and beyond.

• The evolution of the buyer: how AI is changing the role and skills of modern Procurement professionals.
• Emerging technologies: explore generative AI innovations and their impact on Procurement.
• Sustainability and ethics: integrate AI into responsible and sustainable Procurement practices.
• Predictive analytics and Big Data: use data and AI to anticipate trends and improve purchasing decisions.

In 2025, the concept of the AI-Augmented Buyer is transforming the Procurement function and changing how companies approach sourcing and supplier management.

AI can strengthen predictive analysis, accelerate the identification of savings opportunities and improve risk management. Procurement teams can process larger volumes of data and support more informed and personalized strategic decisions.

Generative AI and natural language processing are also changing negotiation preparation by making it possible to explore scenarios and structure supplier discussions more effectively. AI can also support compliance and sustainability by integrating environmental, social and governance criteria into Procurement processes.

The AI-Augmented Buyer is no longer limited to transactional execution. The role increasingly contributes to innovation, cost optimization and supply-chain resilience.