The Intake Advantage:
Smarter Procurement Starts Here
As software spending becomes more decentralized, intake has emerged as the strategic starting point for smarter procurement. This report, created in collaboration with Spend Matters, unpacks how procurement, IT, finance, and legal teams can centralize requests, apply AI-powered workflows, and scale operations without adding headcount.
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?
Why intake is now the strategic front door of procurement
How smarter intake accelerates approvals and reduces risk
How AI and automation improve efficiency at every step
Who should read this ebook?
Finance and Procurement Leaders looking to create predictable, compliant purchasing workflows
IT and Legal Teams involved in software reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder approvals
IT & Ops Teams managing SaaS procurement at scale
Why you should read this ebook?
Make Intake a Strategic Lever
Learn why intake is no longer just the starting point, it's a control center.
Modernize Procurement with AI & Automation
Explore how AI-powered agents and no-code workflows reduce manual effort and keep stakeholders aligned in tools they already use like Slack.
Scale Procurement Without Scaling Headcount
Discover how fast-growing teams streamline sourcing, negotiation, and renewals without adding headcount.
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