From Gatekeeper to Value Architect: Responsible Procurement in the Age of AI

March 4, 2026

We’re entering the era of the “Autonomous Supply Chain.” As AI automates sourcing, contracting, and risk monitoring, Procurement shifts from process gatekeeper to enterprise value creator and protector. The constraint isn’t ESG or Scope 3 data — it’s decision-making and visibility at the point of choice. In this 10‑minute vision statement, Matias Pollmann‑Larsen (Accenture) shows how leading CPOs use AI to surface trade‑offs and build responsible, resilient, circular supplier ecosystems.

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