Post by Guillaume Ralu

Last week, we had the privilege of exchanging insights with CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply professionals at Parker Hannifin, an engineering powerhouse that spans industries like #Automotive, #Aeronautics, #FMCG, #LifeSciences & #Pharma, #OilGas, and beyond. We explored the Future of Procurement & AI Transformation in their stunning office in Etoy. Our hosts welcomed us into their showroom, showcasing the incredible adaptability required by their engineers as they navigate procurement challenges across diverse sectors. A special thank you to Nico Bac from @ProcurementNow, who shared invaluable perspectives on Procurement connect: #AI - driven #digitalprocurement: Optimising spend, efficiency & tail spend management Nico offered a glimpse into the future of procurement. One key takeaway? AI won’t replace procurement jobs, it will reshape them. Success lies in strategic implementation, leveraging AI to enhance capabilities rather than disrupt established operating models. We also had the honor of hearing from Valentin Levet from #LHH, who expanded on #jobsProcurement and the main tendencies. The insights reinforced the importance of upskilling, adaptability, and smart AI integration to stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. +++ 𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 +++ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗜 Multi-industry expertise demands precision in procurement, we must tailor solutions across sectors while managing complex Vendor/Partner relationships. We certainly must adapt to industry-specific challenges, ensuring efficiency and innovation in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. 𝗔𝗜’𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 AI is reshaping procurement by optimizing supplier selection, automating routine tasks, and enhancing decision-making. However, Swiss companies are not replacing jobs—they are creating new roles that require AI fluency. The demand for AI-related skills in procurement has surged, with AI-exposed roles evolving 66% faster than others according to PwC. https://lnkd.in/eMWMbf8E 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 Switzerland has seen a tenfold increase in AI-related job postings between 2018 and 2024. Procurement remains a high-demand field, with 320 active job listings across various industries. Companies are seeking professionals who can blend traditional procurement expertise with AI-driven insights to drive efficiency and innovation. It was fantastic to connect with Sara Mahy Lecointre Yves Meier, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CTSC Edwin van der Holst Stephanie Petot Romain Combescot de Marsaguet #Procurement #AITransformation #SupplyChain #DigitalEvolution #Networking #Engineering #Industry40 #SmartProcurement #FutureOfWork #BusinessInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyLeadership #SwitzerlandJobs #AIinProcurement