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Procurement

A Practical Framework for Evaluating AI Procurement Tools

Itโ€™s easy to overspend on AI procurement software that looks impressive but delivers little. This piece lays out a six-step evaluation framework, shaped by real experience reviewing dozens of tools

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 21, 2026

The AI Procurement Toolkit: 20 Prompts That Save Time

90% of Fortune 500s use ChatGPT in procurement. Get 20 copy-paste AI prompts for spend analysis, supplier management, contracts, and reportingโ€”from a practitioner.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 19, 2026

Agentic AI in Procurement: What It Really Means

Agentic AI is coming to procurement in 2026. Here's what autonomous procurement agents actually do, which jobs are at risk, and the skills AI can't replace โ€” from a practitioner's view, not an analyst's.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 17, 2026

The Hidden Path From Procurement to Product Leadership

The move from procurement to product management looks unconventional โ€” but it makes sense. This article explores why procurement builds the judgment, trade-off thinking, and credibility that many product leaders spend years trying to learn.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 15, 2026

Product Managersโ€™ Procurement Blind Spot

Product managers often treat procurement as a final checkpoint. In reality, it's where many launches slow down or fail. Here are five mistakes PMs make โ€” and what changes when procurement is involved early.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 13, 2026

Framework Agreements Shape Product Freedom

Most innovation dies in agreements nobody remembers negotiating.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 11, 2026