Procurement & Sourcing

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Deloitte and Ivalua Partner to Modernise Global Procurement and Supply Chains

Deloitte and Ivalua have formed a strategic alliance combining procurement and supply chain expertise with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help organisations modernise source-to-pay processes, strengthen supplier management and improve supply chain resilience.

Proactis: Stop Chasing Problems, Start Preventing Them

Ilija Ugrinic, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Marketing at Proactis, explains why organisations need to have a more proactive than preventative approach to supplier issues and how greater visibility across the procurement lifecycle helps procurement teams become more strategic.

Coupa Report Highlights AI-Driven Intake as Key Driver of Procurement and Financial Performance

The latest report by Coupa finds that AI-driven intake processes can significantly improve procurement efficiency by reducing manual invoice handling while strengthening contract compliance and spend management across the source-to-pay lifecycle.

Zip Expands New York Presence with New Hub as Enterprise Procurement Demand Grows

AI procurement platform Zip has opened a New York City hub and plans to double its local workforce as enterprise demand for AI-driven procurement technology continues to grow. The expansion strengthens the company's East Coast presence ahead of its flagship procurement and finance conference, Zip Forward.

ProcureCon Europe 2026 | 22nd – 24th Sept | Cologne

ProcureCon Europe is the leading event for CPOs and senior procurement leaders, taking place on 22–24 September 2026 in Cologne, Germany. Bringing together 650+ of Europe’s leading procurement decision-makers.

Vertice Acquires Vendr to Expand Procurement Intelligence and AI Negotiation Capabilities

Vertice has acquired software pricing specialist Vendr in a move designed to expand its procurement intelligence capabilities and strengthen its position in AI-powered procurement.

Inverto : Redefining Resilient Procurement

In light of Inverto’s Procurement Trends 2026 report, Matthew Rose, UK Managing Director, shares how businesses are strengthening resilience, unlocking innovation, and harnessing artificial intelligence to protect margins and drive growth.

CIPS : The Changing Face of Procurement

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply explains why the talents of procurement professionals are now more needed than ever