The purchasing landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technology and the need for faster, more informed decisions. In this context, artificial intelligence has gone from being a trend to a strategic tool for the purchasing area.
To talk about the subject in 21th Supply Chain Marathon, we invited Priscila Padilha, Supply Director at ATVOS, and Victor Sarto, Procurement Intelligence Manager LATAM at Saint-Gobain, to the panel “How AI is redefining Procurement and promoting innovation in companies”, mediated by Tim Cardoso, Global Account Director at ME.
During the chat, the experts shared their experiences in applying AI to purchasing processes — from automating operational tasks to using algorithms for predictive analysis. They also discussed the cultural impacts of adopting new technologies and how industry leaders can encourage their teams to embrace this transformation.
Check out the main highlights of this meeting:
1. Automation is the beginning – the difference lies in intelligence
The use of AI in shopping goes beyond task automation. It is a technology that allows you to anticipate scenarios and transform data into more strategic decisions.
Additionally, predictive AI is expanding the potential of technologies such as RPA, analyzing complex scenarios, suggesting better negotiations and learning from the decisions made.
2. Predictive analysis and efficiency at the heart of decisions
AI enhances the Market intelligence by anticipating movements, predicting fluctuations in raw material prices, mapping consumption trends and generating automatic alerts.
This provides more accurate inventory management, increases the bargaining power and enables proactive decisions, increasing competitiveness and reducing operational risks.
3. Closer and more sustainable supplier management
Supplier performance management is evolving with the use of AI. By enabling real-time feedback, AI strengthens collaboration between buyers and suppliers.
With continuous monitoring of indicators, AI identifies failures that previously went unnoticed. More than efficiency, technology drives a more sustainable management.
4. Digital transformation starts with mindset
Digital transformation goes beyond technology — it requires a cultural change. To generate real value, it is essential to recognize AI as an ally, not a threat.
Technology will not replace the buyer, but it will leave behind those who do not know how to use it strategically. Therefore, encouraging a digital mindset is essential for the new scenario.
5. Beyond purchasing: decisions that generate strategic value
The strategic purchasing professional is adaptable, is always connected to market transformations and is guided by a mindset of continuous innovation.
More than operating processes, the new-age buyer seeks opportunities, applies technology intelligently and transforms data into decisions that generate value for the business.
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