THE PROCUREMENT INTERVIEW
“ I don’ t see procurement as art, I see it as a science”
Kaspar Korjus Co-Founder and CEO Pactum
“ All of this can be achieved so that procurement becomes something that thrives in innovation and shows off how it’ s done compared to other units. Procurement is very well suited for agents, because agents need explainable processes and guidelines, and procurement is all around that.
“ I don’ t see procurement as art, I see it as a science and if you tell all the guidelines, or the principles, the new operating model of procurement can take this over and support humans much more easily than some more creative work.”
Though technological advancements are driving procurement functions, it is important to note that these are helping human workforces take on a more personal role. As the procurement role changes, clients appreciate putting a face to a contract, particularly in today’ s volatile climate. As a result, the addition of AI into a workflow helps procurement teams build personal connections, focusing on a different part of a company strategy than the agents. As Kaspar notes, the implementation of AI allows procurement teams to be more creative within their job role, welcoming a more modern, person-focused approach.
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