Inside SAP's GenAI Strategy for Procurement with SAP & KPMG

AI is no longer just a futuristic concept for procurement—it's here, embedded directly into the tools many organisations use daily.

We're bringing together Mo Ahmad from SAP, Head of Market Strategy and Development for SAP Ariba and Fieldglass, and Andrew Smith from KPMG UK, Director in the SAP Spend Management and Sustainability practice, to discuss how to harness the potential of AI in Source-to-Pay (S2P).

This conversation focuses on the three critical elements for successful digital transformation: technology, process, and people.

💡 Key Takeaways from the Discussion:

SAP's AI Vision: Mo Ahmad provides an exclusive look at how SAP is embedding Generative AI (GenAI) across the Source-to-Pay process using innovations like the Business Technology Platform (BTP) and Ariba NextGen. This innovation focuses on integrating apps, data, and AI across the entire enterprise, not just procurement.

The Power of Integration: The fusion of applications (like Ariba) with data, and leveraging AI across the enterprise, is the core of SAP's "NextGen" approach, enabling agents to talk to agents, co-pilots (like Joule), and orchestration across the suite.

Realising Value Today: Andrew Smith shares tangible examples from KPMG's client base, demonstrating how organisations are already using GenAI and external data to drive measurable, proactive outcomes like instant cost optimisation and proactive supplier recommendations.
Proactive Insights: The new common platform on BTP makes it significantly easier to get real-time, accurate insights across the value chain, enabling business users to make better, faster decisions on risks, cost, and sourcing.

The People Conversation: Both Mo and Andrew emphasise that true transformation depends on more than technology; it relies on people and processes. We explore the biggest barriers (mindset, skills, budget) and discuss the new skill sets procurement teams will need to work effectively with embedded AI.

If you're a procurement professional, CPO, or technology leader looking to navigate the AI-driven transformation of Source-to-Pay, this discussion offers essential insights and a clear path forward.

Want to learn more? Connect with Mo Ahmad (SAP) and Andrew Smith (KPMG) on LinkedIn.