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STRATEGIC SOURCING
“We’ re continuously exploring and refining how AI can drive meaningful impact”
Lauren Hymen, Vice President of Strategy and Transformation, PepsiCo
Modern procurement leaders increasingly use spend analysis to tackle sustainability and risk.
By mapping supplier bases against emissions data, diversity targets or social impact measures, procurement can prioritise greener alternatives and monitor compliance.
On risk management, spend analysis exposes single-source dependencies or suppliers in highrisk regions, enabling proactive contingency planning.
Björn-Uwe explains:“ Instead of treating sustainability and risk as separate agendas, leading organisations integrate them into the core procurement strategy, supported by continuous spend insights.”
For procurement leaders, the path forward for spend analysis requires not only investment in AI and analytics but also strong governance, clear taxonomies and cultural change.
Done well, spend analysis positions procurement as a strategic partner that is integral to shaping business outcomes and navigating uncertainty.
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