SOURCING IN 2025

AI & Automation
Take Center Stage

2025 will be the year for action.
Leaders who adopt automation now will secure their place at the strategic table;
those who hesitate risk being left behind.

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Foreword by Keelvar CEO & Founder Alan Holland

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable markets, agility has shifted from a strategic advantage to a fundamental necessity. Embracing AI and automation is essential to stay ahead of your competitors. Leaders that are rolling out AI agents in sourcing and procurement are achieving unmatched efficiency and agility, allowing their teams to focus on impact whilst letting machines take care of repetitive tasks. 2025 is the year of decisive action.
Organizations that invest in AI and automation now will secure their place at the forefront of innovation and redefine success in procurement.

Our top 4 insights:

78%

say the market has been similarly or more unpredictable than last year

52%

have already rolled out automation technology and are reaping the benefits

59%

are either not using or not seeing the value in GenAI

60%

continue to struggle to get budget for ProcureTech

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who took the survey?

100+ respondents in the procurement and sourcing industry

From all over the globe: North America, Europe & UK, Latin America, Middle East and Asia Pacific

Across a variety of roles such as manager, director, C-suite, VP and specialist

Across 8 categories including transport, retail, MRO, manufacturing, and more

Topics we cover in the report:

How cost continues to be a concern and top priority

Talent also poses a problem for procurement leaders in 2025

The rise of automation is accelerating

Other types of AI take priority over Generative AI

Suppliers will be at the centre of digital transformation

Procurement centres of excellence will grow

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the detail is in the data

Biggest concerns procurement leaders are expecting to face in 2025

The most predictable thing in procurement today is that the market will remain unpredictable. This isn’t going to change. Which means procurement teams have to adapt.

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