From Automation to Autonomy:
How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Procurement
Automation transformed procurement workflows—but it wasn’t enough. In today’s AI-driven landscape, leading companies are embracing autonomous procurement to break past process limitations and drive strategic performance. In this ebook, discover how autonomous systems go beyond dashboards to deliver intelligent, self-optimizing procurement one decision at a time.
Ben Murray, The SaaS CFO
This report is authored and published by The SaaS CFO, Ben Murray, with sponsorship from leading SaaS and finance platforms. All data is anonymized and drawn solely from participant responses. Ben is a seasoned finance leader with more than 20 years experience in finance and operational management. Known for his “5 Pillar SaaS Metrics Framework,” he specializes in breaking down complex finance strategies into actionable steps for scaling SaaS businesses.
What’s in this
Ebook?
Ebook?
Explore why traditional automation has hit a strategic ceiling, and how autonomy breaks through it.
Understand the core components of autonomous procurement, including AI agents, decision logic, and execution layers.
Learn how top-performing companies are using autonomy to cut costs, speed up cycles, and improve compliance.
Get a phased roadmap for adopting autonomy with minimal disruption and maximum ROI.
Who should read this ebook?
Finance and procurement leaders seeking smarter ways to scale without bloating headcount.
Operators navigating complex vendor ecosystems, renewals, and compliance risks.
Digital transformation teams looking to embed AI into business-critical functions like sourcing and intake.
Why you should read this ebook?
Go Beyond Insight. Enable Action.
AI dashboards only take you halfway. Learn how autonomous systems bridge the gap from data to execution - turning insights into decisions and results.
Deliver Savings, Speed, and Strategic Control.
Discover how autonomous procurement can reduce costs, accelerate intake cycles, and flag risk before it becomes exposure.
Build Autonomy Without Disruption.
Follow a proven roadmap for layering AI into your procurement stack - starting with decision support and scaling to full autonomy over time.
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