In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, Raphael, co-founder and CEO of Growin.Co interviews your usual host, James Meads, alongside Linkana co-founder Leo Cavalcanti. It's a lively and forward-looking discussion about the next wave of digital transformation in procurement.

They explore how AI, agentic automation, and no-code tools are disrupting traditional approaches—especially for mid-market businesses looking to leapfrog outdated ERP systems and legacy S2P suites.

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The conversation dives into how AI is already being used in supplier onboarding, document validation, and spend analytics. James and Leo also reflect on whether SaaS UIs will soon be replaced by agent-driven interfaces—and the strategic decisions procurement tech founders must now make.

Other topics covered include:

1. Why mid-sized firms are well-placed to leapfrog legacy systems
2. The rise of no-code tools and what they mean for small teams
3. Moving from structured to unstructured data with AI
4. The challenge of understanding real customer problems
5. Insights into the emerging Latin American procurement tech scene

A must-listen for procurement professionals, founders, and anyone curious about the future of digital procurement.

Timestamps:

[00:35] Guest introductions: James Meads & Leo Cavalcanti

[03:15] Why procurement needs better tech—and where mid-market firms fit in

[07:42] How AI is changing supplier onboarding and document validation

[11:20] The rise of no-code tools and what they mean for smaller businesses

[16:05] Is the SaaS UI dead? Enter: agentic automation

[20:51] Why defining the problem is more important than choosing the solution

[26:34] Common buyer mistakes when scoping procurement tech

[30:12] Challenges and opportunities in the LatAm procurement tech ecosystem

[34:45] Advice for founders building in procurement today

And that wraps up another episode of The Procurement Software Podcast!

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We'll be back at the same time next month, so see you there.

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