Indirect procurement: strategy, challenges & what's next
A complete guide to building an indirect procurement strategy that scales without increasing the budget and headcount.
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Slow down to speed up: five decisions to make before AI agents act in procurement
A guest blog from Victoria Folbigg, former CPO and author of our 2026 Expert Report, on what to settle before an AI agent gets near a buying decision.
Why AI in procurement is only as good as the data behind it
Most teams know their catalogue could be better. Fewer can say what “better” means in practice. This article shows what good data looks like, and how to keep it that way.
Six things procurement teams need before any AI tool
AI can lighten a heavy procurement workload, but only when the groundwork comes first. Here is what that looks like in practice.
What procurement needs before AI: lessons from DPW 2026
Most DPW Amsterdam conversations started with AI features and went deeper: clean data, governed catalogues, vetted suppliers and data sovereignty.
Hackett Group Spotlight: Is your procurement catalogue ready for automation?
Hackett's 2026 research shows only 37% of procurement leaders prioritise real-time data visibility. Before you automate procurement, get the catalogue right first.
Indirect procurement: strategy, challenges & what's next
A complete guide to building an indirect procurement strategy that scales without increasing the budget and headcount.
Indirect procurement isn’t broken. It’s overloaded.
Procurement strategist Victoria Folbigg draws on nearly 30 years of global experience and insights from seven senior leaders to unpack why indirect procurement teams are overwhelmed, and what it takes to fix it.
Intensive days full of curiosity and connection: We Week 2026
For many Unitees, We Week is one of the highlights of the year. And in 2026, it once again showed why. In the first week of May, colleagues from across the world came together at Unite’s Leipzig headquarters.
What is maverick buying and what are the risks?
Find out what maverick buying is all about, why it happens, and how it could impact your business.
Unlocking Procurement Excellence: maximising Indirect Spend Savings
Most procurement organisations know there is enormous savings potential hidden in indirect processes. Only 15% of companies operate with fully digitalised and integrated processes.This gap is precisely what inspired us to develop a practical...
Unite: the go-to strategic partner elevating your procurement operations
Today, a marketplace-only approach isn’t enough for procurement teams to stay strategic or deliver value. That’s where Unite comes in.
New sustainable procurement study says leadership is key to responsible supply chains
Latest research from Unite and Jaro presents detailed analysis and practical solutions to help you align sustainability with business strategy.