THE PROCUREMENT INTERVIEW
“ It’ s all about the procress”
Kai Nowosel Chief Procurement Officer The Adecco Group
Why procurement is never over When reflecting on what has sustained his lifelong passion for procurement, Kai highlights three core dimensions: its shifting purpose, its tangible organisational impact and the fact that it remains fundamentally misunderstood and undervalued.
“ Procurement is probably one of the most dynamic, undervalued and permanently renewed functions in a company,” he says.
Looking ahead, Kai sees a discipline undergoing a profound shift. While the digital movement of the 2000s focused narrowly on automation and process efficiency, the current wave of artificial intelligence disruption focuses on absolute effectiveness.
When challenged during a quickfire finale on what people still get wrong about procurement, his answer is immediate:“ It’ s all about the process.”
As for the future, Kai believes that current procurement platforms will be reshaped, through embedding technology into the function, actively exploring emerging solutions. Kai is building a future ready function, prepared for automation, AI and continuous change.
As Kai concludes, the most exciting thing about the future of procurement is simple:“ We are not done.”
30 October 2026