In this episode of The Procurist podcast, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the ProcureTech 2025/26 report and the eight collective insights identified by the judges. They explore how digital procurement is moving away from rigid, siloed systems toward connected, interoperable ecosystems.

The discussion covers Category Convergence and the rise of orchestrated Source-to-Pay stacks, the emergence of hybrid operating models that balance global control with local agility, and the growing focus on human-centered procurement experiences. The episode also dives into how connected intelligence, modern contract lifecycle management, and practical AI use cases are finally translating data into real-world business value.

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