The AI Wake-Up Call for Procurement in Latin America (And How to Catch Up)

AI is transforming procurement, but in Latin America, most organizations are still stuck in early-stage pilots. 

Only 15% of procurement leaders in the region have begun using the technology, compared to 29% worldwide, according to a new GEP survey. 

The issue isn’t ambition. It’s readiness. From low data maturity to risk aversion, teams are struggling to scale AI despite rising pressure to modernize. 

However, with the right roadmap, it’s not too late to lead.

This report explores what’s holding teams back and outlines a practical path forward.

Navigating the Procurement Tech Tsunami: Big Shifts in 2025 That Will Upend How You Work

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami, and no, that’s not hyperbole. This isn’t a wave of minor upgrades — it’s a complete reset. The platforms, skills and playbooks that worked five years ago? They’re already slipping underwater.

Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. They’re not just buzzwords — they’re converging fast, landing squarely in the center of your role, your processes and your decisions.

The Agentic AI Playbook for Procurement Pros

You’ve deployed AI agents. Automated approvals. Built efficient workflows. But today’s procurement challenges — from tariff shifts to ESG mandates — require more than speed. They require systems that can think and act.

Agentic AI is the next leap. It plans, decides and executes. It adapts in real time, learns from feedback, and orchestrates procurement with minimal handholding.

This isn’t an upgrade. It’s a new way to run procurement.

Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And no — that’s not hyperbole.

This isn’t a wave of minor upgrades. It’s a full-on reset. The platforms, skills and playbooks that worked five years ago? They’re already slipping underwater.

Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems.

They’re not just buzzwords — they’re converging fast. And if you’re not already familiar, it’s time. These technologies are landing right in the middle of your role. Your processes. Your decisions.

How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos With GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer a distant policy issue. They’re a direct threat to your bottom line.

One announcement, and costs spike. Suppliers stall. Your entire category strategy gets turned upside down.

It’s not going away. So how do the best-run companies stay ahead?

From real-time risk alerts to AI-driven sourcing shifts, this is your playbook for protecting margins and keeping supply chains moving, no matter what the headlines say.

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