Earlier today at ELEVATE Glasgow 2025 hosted by The Procurement Plug, our Founder & CEO, Dr Salisu Uba, FCIPS, joined a powerhouse panel to debate one of the most pressing questions in procurement:
👉 Is AI the future of procurement – or a threat to be feared?
The session, expertly moderated by Graham Copeland, brought together leading voices in our profession:
• Dr Salisu Uba, FCIPS – Founder & CEO, NatQuest
• Steve Tosh
• Susan Walsh
Together, they explored how AI and procurement analytics are reshaping strategic decision-making – not as a replacement for people, but as an enabler of stronger leadership, better data-driven insights, and sustainable value creation.
💡 A powerful consensus emerged:
AI will not replace great leaders. It will only replace leaders who refuse to use it.
Alongside the panel, our Head of AI, Ali Alsayegh, delivered a live demo of OpenTender.AI – our groundbreaking solution designed to transform transparency, agility, and collaboration in procurement.
A huge thank you to Annalisha Noel, MCIPS, for the invitation and for curating such an exceptional event bringing practitioners, innovators, and thought leaders together.
🔗 What are your thoughts on this? Do you see AI as a tool of empowerment or disruption in procurement?
Let us know in the comments below 👇
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