The Procurist
The Procurist
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Featuring industry leaders, tech pioneers, and procurement experts, each episode delivers insightful discussions, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to help procurement professionals stay ahead in this evolving landscape. www.theprocurist.co
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The podcast focuses on themes such as procurement strategy, cost management, and digital transformation, with episodes that delve into topics like regulatory complexities in procurement, the reasons behind failed cost-cutting efforts, and the intersection of AI and insurance consulting in procurement.

Featuring industry leaders, tech pioneers, and procurement experts, each episode delivers insightful discussions, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to help procurement professionals stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
In this episode of The Procurist podcast, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the ProcureTech 2025/26 report and the eight collective insights identified by the judges. They explore how digital procurement is moving away from rigid, siloed systems toward connected, interoperable ecosystems.
The discussion covers Category Convergence and the rise of orchestrated Source-to-Pay stacks, the emergence of hybrid operating models that balance global control with local agility, and the growing focus on human-centered procurement experiences. The episode also dives into how connected intelligence, modern contract lifecycle management, and practical AI use cases are finally translating data into real-world business value.
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