Overcoming Procurement’s Fear of AI
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom="0" css=".vc_custom_1771952631112{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]As procurement evolves in a fast-paced, data-driven world, the integration of human expertise with artificial intelligence becomes essential. At the same time, many teams still hesitate to adopt AI. This hesitation often stems from uncertainty about how automation will affect roles, decision-making, and the future of the function.
In this thought-provoking conversation, Founder and Managing Director at Art of Procurement, Phillip Ideson, joins Darshan Deshmukh, President of ProcureAbility, to explore how procurement can overcome the fear of AI. Together, they examine how teams can embrace human-centered technologies that enhance, rather than replace, procurement’s strategic value.
Throughout the session, they share clear, actionable insights into how AI can complement human judgment and elevate procurement operations, including:
- How to move beyond the fear of AI by understanding its real value, capabilities, and limitations
- Practical steps to adopt AI tools that streamline complex procurement tasks and improve efficiency
- The measurable ROI of AI in procurement - and how to position your team to realize it
- How AI augments human decision-making, supports better outcomes, and frees talent to focus on higher-value work
“I think we are headed for human-centered AI where we have the human at the core, and you are going to augment your capabilities with technology to make your work better. That is where it is going.”
