Focal Point CEO and Founder Anders Lillevik joined Roy Anderson, a procurement educator and supply chain expert. They discussed the procurement talent strategy and what it takes to build next-generation teams.
With supply chains growing more complex, expectations on procurement expand. The session explored how leaders can rethink roles, skills, and technology to stay ahead, informing a procurement talent strategy.
Key takeaways:
- Procurement is evolving from cost savings to managing risk, resilience, and broader business impact
- Agentic AI and automation will take on transactional work, enabling teams to focus on higher-value, strategic activities
- Future procurement professionals need broader skill sets, including business acumen, technical fluency, and cross-functional expertise
- Design and planning activities create strategic value earlier in the process, not solely sourcing execution.
- Supply chain resilience requires deeper visibility, including second- and third-tier suppliers
- Continuous learning and adaptability will be critical as technology rapidly reshapes procurement roles
The shift in how procurement operates and how talent is developed changes team operations.
Teams that embrace new technologies, rethink traditional roles, and invest in skills development will lead a procurement talent strategy.
Watch the replay to hear how leading experts are preparing for the next era of procurement.
