ProcureTech Unpacked | The 2026 State of ProcureTech

Podcast banner for Episode One: The 2026 State of ProcureTech, June 12, 2026 at 12 PM EST, featuring two men and event logos like PPP and Focal Point.
Last Updated on June 16, 2026

The ProcureTech market is changing fast.

AI agents, enterprise AI, orchestration platforms, and evolving technology strategies are reshaping how procurement leaders evaluate solutions and plan for the future. At the same time, new categories continue to emerge while existing ones become increasingly difficult to distinguish.

In the debut episode of ProcureTech Unpacked, hosts Matthew Buckingham, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Focal Point, and Joël Collin-Demers, Founder of Pure Procurement, explore the technologies, trends, and market shifts shaping the future of procurement.

Key Takeaways

  • Why AI is reshaping the procurement technology landscape and what it means for procurement teams
  • How to separate meaningful innovation from hype in today’s rapidly evolving ProcureTech market
  • Why orchestration is becoming an increasingly important layer in the procurement technology stack
  • The future of best-of-breed solutions versus integrated procurement suites
  • How enterprise AI and LLMs are influencing procurement technology strategies
  • The market trends procurement leaders should be monitoring as they evaluate future technology investments

Whether you’re evaluating new solutions, planning your procurement technology roadmap, or simply trying to understand where the market is heading next, this episode offers practical insights and candid perspectives on the forces shaping the future of ProcureTech.

Speakers

Professional headshot of Matthew Buckingham - VP of Business Development and Alliances

Matthew Buckingham

Matthew Buckingham is the current VP of Sales and Marketing at Focal Point. He has over 20 years of experience in alliances, strategic partnerships, and sales. He is a tenured procurement professional and brings his years of industry experience to service Focal Point’s customers.
professional headshot of Joël Collin-Demers

Joël Collin-Demers

Consulting Principal and Head Editor at Pure Procurement with 15+ years of hands-on procurement technology implementation experience across 11+ industries.

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