AI is automating procurement; it's also creating jobs leaders aren't ready for
· Source: scmr.com
In short
Gartner predicts that by 2030, 20% of procurement professionals will occupy new AI-driven roles, fundamentally reshaping workforce structures. The article highlights that nearly 28% of procurement time involves transactional sourcing activities ripe for automation, while new strategic roles like business ontologist and AI product manager are emerging. Procurement leaders must redesign workforce strategies, upskill talent, and implement change management to capture AI's full strategic value.
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Tags: procurement, automation, workforce, AI-roles, sourcing, talent