State of Procurement 2025: Reinventing Procurement for the Autonomous Age

With 25+ years in the industry and 15+ years leading the charge at Ardent, Andrew is a globally-recognized expert in procurement, accounts payable, supply management, and the contingent workforce. At Ardent Partners, Andrew oversees all research and client programs including published research, advisory engagements, and webinars/events. Andrew is also the publisher of (and contributor to) Ardent’s network of sites that includes CPO Rising, Payables Place, and the Future of Work Exchange.

Erin McFarlane is the VP, Operations for Fairmarkit, the leading autonomous sourcing platform. Erin has over twenty years of experience in procurement and supply chain technology and is passionate about sourcing, contract negotiation, and spend analytics.