WEBINAR – The agentic shift: What the work of procurement looks like in 2030, presented by Zip
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Over the next five years, agentic AI will radically transform procurement. AI agents will drive efficiency by advancing up to 90% of all reviews—but automation itself is not the destination. The real opportunity lies in redefining the role of procurement and reshaping where teams focus their time, talent, and influence.
In this session, we’ll discuss how agentic procurement orchestration combines AI with integrated workflows to embed intelligent agents across every step of the process. This shift allows procurement teams to move away from simply managing transactions and processes to strategically influencing business outcomes.
Key takeaways from the session include:
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How agentic AI is changing the procurement landscape and what it means for your role.
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The difference between automation for efficiency vs. orchestration for strategic impact.
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Practical examples of embedding AI agents throughout the procurement lifecycle.
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How to free up capacity for teams to focus on innovation, risk management, and value creation.
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A forward-looking view of what procurement will look like in the next 3–5 years.
Speakers:
Joe Fox – Head of Strategy, ZIP
As Head of Strategy, Joe brings over 25 years of Procurement & Finance Industry experience delivering innovation and strategic direction for product, go-to-market and operational strategy. Joe works closely innovating with Customers and Partners to maximize Intake and Orchestration value. Prior to his role at Zip, Joe served as SVP, Product Strategy – 15 yrs SAP Ariba in US and Europe. He also held positions of Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer and CEO with other P2P SaaS software companies. He delivered innovation globally for Fortune 500 companies as Product Strategy Executive – Accenture Procurement & Finance BPO and a Senior Management Consultant – EY. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science Computer Science from Rockhurst University, Kansas City. He if from the Bay Area and Charlotte, NC.
Patrick Eckhert is a procurement executive with nearly 30 years of experience leading global sourcing and spend management transformations. He currently serves as Director of Procurement at Motional, where he has implemented AI-driven orchestration technologies that achieved 90%+ spend under management and delivered measurable savings while reducing supplier risk. Patrick has managed procurement portfolios exceeding $1.5B and consistently built high-performing teams that align with corporate goals. A Certified Sourcing Professional and faculty advisor for SIG University, he is recognized for pioneering digital procurement strategies that shift the function from transactional to strategic. His insights highlight how AI is reshaping procurement and its future in the next 3–5 years.
