The Rise of Agentic AI in Procurement

Why this report matters for CPOs and Procurement Leaders

Procurement is at a turning point. AI has already reshaped processes, but the next frontier-Agentic AI-is set to transform how procurement teams think, act, and deliver results.

Based on research with 340+ CPOs worldwide and authored by Andrew Bartolini, one of the industry’s most recognized procurement analysts, this report provides:

• Exclusive benchmark data on how leading organizations are adopting AI.
• Insights into why 40% of CPOs already use AI in procurement, with another 49% joining by 2026
• A clear framework for implementing agentic AI agents—from negotiations to risk monitoring.
• Strategies to overcome barriers like data quality, budget constraints, and workforce readiness
• Guidance on how to build organizational AI maturity and lead in this new era.

What’s Inside the Report

• Defining Agentic AI: How autonomous, goal-driven agents move beyond copilots into strategic execution
• CPO Priorities for AI: 80% rank productivity as the #1 driver, with decision-making and efficiency close behind
• Agentic AI Lifecycle: A practical 4-step model (Perceive, Reason, Act, Learn) with procurement use cases
• High-Impact Applications: From autonomous negotiations to supply risk monitoring and contract analysis.
• Measuring ROI: Metrics for proving value—savings, compliance, cycle-time reduction, and stakeholder trust.

Why Download Now?

•  Be among the first to access cutting-edge insights on agentic AI in procurement.
•   Stay ahead of peers—leaders who don’t act now risk falling behind in the AI race.
•   Gain expert strategies to make AI investments measurable, scalable, and impactful.

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This report is published by Ardent Partners, an analyst firm with over 20 years of data-driven procurement research, and underwritten by Zycus, a global leader in AI-powered Source-to-Pay solutions.