- October 29 1-2pm ET
Procurement 3.0:Drive strategic change with AI-powered procurement orchestration

Procurement 3.0 in the Next 10 Years: Investing in the Future with ROI in Mind
Procurement is entering a new era. One defined by data-driven decision-making, AI-enabled processes, and evolving expectations for strategic value. Drawing on fresh findings from Zip’s latest research, this session will explore where organizations are prioritizing investments in technology, skills, and process innovation to drive efficiency, resilience, and measurable business impact (ROI).
With insights from Nick alongside industry practitioners and analysts, the discussion will cover AI adoption in procurement, modern tech stack strategies, the capabilities shaping transformation, and practical steps to thrive in the Procurement 3.0 era. Attendees will gain peer-validated perspectives and actionable ideas to position their teams for long-term success.
Speakers

Nick Heinzmann
Head of Research
Zip

Scott Carter
Technology Sourcing
Netflix
speaker bios
Nick Heinzmann is Head of Research, and works with customers and industry influencers to power Zip’s thought leadership, product and competitive strategies. His research interests include user experience in B2B software business process design, especially for procurement. Prior to his role at Zip, Nick served as VP of Research at Spend Matters, where he ran new research initiatives and built the firm’s analyst training program.
Scott Carter manages technology sourcing at Netflix. His specialties include strategic sourcing, design thinking, business strategy, user experience design, corporate development, change management, operations improvement, business development, source to pay and P2P transformations.