Before You Deploy AI in Procurement: The 5 Capabilities You Actually Need
Join us for an executive conversation featuring Pure Procurement on what it really takes to deploy agentic AI successfully in procurement. Autonomous sourcing tools promise speed and efficiency but many initiatives stall because the organization isn’t built for autonomy. Before AI can execute decisions with confidence, procurement needs clear policies, defined decision thresholds, and explicit risk guardrails that remove ambiguity from critical workflows.
In this session, we’ll unpack the five foundational capabilities that determine success: policy clarity, shared system ownership with IT, disciplined business process management, release and version governance, and change management that builds stakeholder trust. If you’re evaluating autonomous procurement or scaling existing AI initiatives, this discussion will give you a practical readiness framework and help you identify the gaps that could make or break your AI investment.
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is a procurement technology consultant and digital strategist who helps global organizations deliver on procurement strategies with strategic technology adoption. He's also the author of The Pure Procurement Newsletter, a weekly email that shares lessons from 13+ years of helping procurement digitalize the function with 10,000+ readers.
Justin Cruz is the Head of Customer Success for the Americas at Fairmarkit. With over 10 years of experience in SaaS Customer Success, working closely with global enterprise organizations, he’s passionate about driving autonomous sourcing and helping organizations source more efficiently and effectively. His focus is on building high-performing teams and scalable customer programs that deliver long-term value and measurable outcomes. At Fairmarkit, Justin wakes up every day thinking about how to continuously improve the customer experience and enable customers to fully realize the value of autonomous sourcing. Outside of work, he enjoys time on the golf course and cheering on New York sports teams. Most importantly, Justin values spending time with his family.
Berkay Yondemli is the Head of Customer Success for EMEA and UAE at Fairmarkit, where he partners with leading global enterprises to help procurement teams successfully adopt AI-driven and autonomous sourcing. With a background in SaaS and procurement technology, Berkay works closely with procurement leaders to translate innovation into real operational impact—driving efficiency, uncovering savings opportunities, and scaling sourcing capabilities across complex organizations. He is particularly passionate about helping teams move beyond the hype around AI and focus on the practical capabilities required to deploy it successfully in procurement. At Fairmarkit, Berkay leads customer success initiatives across the region, ensuring organizations realize measurable value from their autonomous sourcing strategies. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, discovering great food, and spending time with family and friends.
