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Two of procurement’s most unfiltered voices, live on stage at Zip Forward Europe. 🔥 Susan Walsh, a.k.a. The Classification Guru 🎙️ James Meads, Procurement Software They joined Zip’s Felix Meng and Nick Heinzmann, for a no-fluff panel on: 📈Dirty data, and why it’s still your biggest blocker 🤖The truth about AI in procurement (and what it won’t solve) 🇪🇺How European teams are stepping up as global process owners 🛠️The tools that are actually helping — and the ones that aren’t Missed it live? Now’s your chance to catch up. 🎥 Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/exx7Yg48

🪑 What separates a good C-suite from an excellent one? Here's what I can say from my experience growing and leading procurement teams. It’s simple: whether or not they give Procurement a real seat at the table. Here’s the difference: ✅ Good C-suites see Procurement as a cost center. ➡️ We’re looped in late, asked to “just get the contract done,” and judged on savings alone. 💎 Excellent C-suites know Procurement is a strategic function. ➡️ We get invited early — during scoping, budgeting, and vendor evaluation — because they value our ability to drive innovation, protect revenue, and mitigate risk. ✅ Good C-suites say “Procurement should work cross-functionally,” but don’t resource us. 💎 Excellent C-suites empower us with the tools and visibility to orchestrate across Legal, Finance, IT, and the business. ✅ Good C-suites invite Procurement to the table “when needed.” 💎 Excellent C-suites build a permanent seat at the table. We’re part of leadership conversations about vendor strategy, AI adoption, ESG, and more. An excellent C-suite doesn’t just listen to Procurement. They amplify our impact. To my procurement leaders and executives out there in the wild looking for resources, let me save you time, ask me about Zip and how it can help your team go from good to excellent! #Procurement #Leadership #StrategicSourcing #FutureOfWork #LatinasInTech #ProcurementOrchestration #zip

Zip Exec Summit is heading to Chicago! On June 18, we’re bringing the Windy City’s top finance and procurement leaders together at the American Airlines Conference Center for a day of bold ideas, sharp insights, and real conversations—followed by a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. ⚾ 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/ee4tDZ7n

AI that actually delivers for procurement? Yes please. 👋 Join our co-founders Rujul Zaparde and Lu Cheng, alongside OpenAI's Kat Devlin, at DPW New York as they explore how agentic orchestration can drive real outcomes, not just headlines. This one’s going to be packed with insight (and action). 🔥 🔗 Secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/d6j_xSCt 📍June 11–12, NYC 🗽

Cellebrite is now live with Zip 🔐⚡ A global leader in digital intelligence, Cellebrite is now streamlining intake-to-pay with Zip, cutting complexity, moving faster, and staying focused on their mission. Proud to partner with the team as they scale with precision and purpose. 🚀

Zip is heading to Art of Procurement Catalyst | LA, and we’re starting the week in style. ☀️ Join us the evening before the main event for an exclusive rooftop gathering of procurement leaders. 🗓 May 5, 2025 📍 Dream Rooftop, Hollywood ⏰ 6:00 PM PT 🌇 Sunset views 🤝 Real conversation This is your chance to connect with fellow executives and unwind before Catalyst | LA, a day designed to help you script the next chapter in your procurement journey. 👉 Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/ebu5RPXk

📺 “I’ve been in procurement a long time, and I’ve never seen anything like it.” — Ilysa Laulom, Head of Procurement at Squarespace. From 40 days to 10. That’s how much Squarespace cut their procurement cycle time with Zip. And that’s not all. They consolidated suppliers, integrated risk and compliance workflows, and actually heard this from stakeholders: “I love the process.” In Ilysa’s words: 🛠️ Zip’s intake experience is unmatched 📉 Cycle time slashed by 66% 🔁 Real orchestration, not just intake forms 🎥 See how Squarespace modernized procurement from the inside out: https://lnkd.in/eYqdZXuU 👀 Want to see it in action? Request a demo: https://lnkd.in/g6bcCGyp

What a recap. 🙌 Susan Walsh attended Zip Forward Europe and captured the energy, urgency, and optimism that made the event so special. 🧠 From AI on the battlefield to why Gen Z won't touch legacy tools, her blog is a must-read for anyone thinking about the future of procurement. 🗣️ “Let’s stop doing things ‘because that’s the way we’ve always done them.’ Let’s transform with people, purpose, and a little sass.” — Susan Walsh 📖 Read the full piece below 👇

🧠 “Within 19 months, we’ll have all the technology we need. The limitation isn’t tech, it’s people and Excel.” – Dr. Elouise Epstein 🏳️⚧️, Partner at Kearney. Procurement 4.0 isn’t coming: it’s already here. And at Zip Forward Europe, Dr. Elouise Epstein 🏳️⚧️ gave us a wake-up call ☎️ 💥 Agentic AI is real. 💥 The robots are not just coming — they’re already negotiating. 💥 And our systems, data, and mindsets need to catch up — fast. Her keynote was one of the most talked-about moments of the event, and it’s now live to rewatch. 🎥 Catch the replay: https://lnkd.in/e_FQvsaa

🗣️ “The combination of orchestration and AI is the next era for procurement.” Joe Fox, former SAP Ariba leader and now Head of Strategy at Zip, shares why he believes the future belongs to AI, orchestration, and intuitive tools people actually want to use. 🛠️ 📖 Here’s his full story: https://lnkd.in/e7PmG9nc