ROUNDTABLE PANELISTS

SANTOSH NAIR

CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

GEP

DRASKO JELAVIC

CEO AND FOUNDER

CIRTUO

MATTHEW KIPPEN

SR SOLUTIONS MARKETING DIRECTOR

BLUE YONDER

Category management is undergoing a radical transformation heading into 2025 , propelled by the rise of AI and its ability to power advanced scenario modelling .

This evolution is reshaping traditional procurement practices , offering unprecedented opportunities for strategic decision-making and agile supply chain management . As AI-powered analytics become more sophisticated , category managers are gaining deeper insights into spend analysis , demand forecasting and supplier relationships .

However , this technological shift also brings challenges , requiring organisations to develop new skills and consider ethical implications .

In this roundtable discussion , industry leaders share their perspectives on how AI is revolutionising category management and what the future holds for procurement professionals in an increasingly data-driven landscape .

108 March 2025