Tacto is developing an intuitive, data-driven and automated solution for building future-proof supply chains in the industrial SME sector. The AI-based software provides customers with a transparent overview of their procurement activities, algorithmically highlights risks and savings potential along the supply chain, automates transactional processes in procurement and supplier management and enables the uncomplicated handling of compliance for ESG regulations so that they can focus on the essentials. Further

information can be found at www.tacto.ai/

In just 15 minutes, you will learn why Managed Service Provider (MSP) programs make strategic sense for companies with a high level of external personnel deployment in temporary employment and service contracts with freelancers - and what central role procurement plays in the successful introduction and management.

Andreas Göller (Vice President Group Category Manager IT & Indirect Procurement at Heraeus Business Solution GmbH) and Christoph Sedlmeir (CEO and Managing Director of prime-ing GmbH) jointly provide an insight into an ongoing MSP project at Heraeus.

What are the benefits of the program?

What challenges are there in the tendering process?

And how does procurement manage to make processes more efficient, transparent and compliance-compliant?

• Discover and utilise hidden savings potential throughout the S2P cycle
• Automate manual processes such as sourcing & negotiations with real-time wizards
• Proactively mitigate risk and ensure compliance through real-time monitoring and predictive analytics

• Compliance with internal purchasing guidelines and processes through AI
• AI-generated account assignment proposals based on your data for seamless invoice processing
• CO₂ transparency in purchasing thanks to the intelligent linking of your expenditure with emissions data

Proactively secure your supply chain and strengthen its resilience in uncertain times. In this Masterclass, Jurriaan Lombaers, former CPO of Air France KLM, shares hands-on insights on digitalization and sustainable procurement transformation. Together with Sarah Alford (EcoVadis), you’ll learn how to future-proof procurement, navigate new regulations, and use risk management to maximize ROI. Discover how to leverage data, drive cultural change, and apply AI-driven solutions for a competitive edge in a volatile world.

In times of geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory changes, and volatile markets, efficiency alone is no longer sufficient – resilience has become a critical success factor. Discover how Siemens Energy builds sustainable supply chain resilience through proactive risk management and AI-powered analytics. This session offers exclusive insights into proven processes and tools, practical examples of early warning systems, and data-driven decision-making—complemented by a forward-looking perspective on N-tier transparency and advanced AI-based scenario planning.
 

As part of the Procurement Summit 2025 Masterclass, we will be presenting our XFT Contract Manager 4S4 - your future-proof solution for holistic contract management that is fully integrated into SAP. Our XFT software solution enables you to centrally and consistently manage all your contracts across all areas of the company, especially in procurement. Starting with the creation of a draft contract, through automated approval and review processes, to legally compliant digital signatures via connected signature tools, the entire lifecycle of a contract is mapped efficiently, transparently and audit-proof in an end-to-end process.

AI agents in operational purchasing are already performing tasks that were unthinkable with RPA, OCR and ML until recently: autonomous communication with suppliers, independent detection of critical delivery delays and deviations, AB checks or master data maintenance. We show five specific live applications that you need to know about as a purchasing manager.

 As procurement evolves, indirect spend remains one of the most persistent inefficiencies — but also one of the biggest opportunities.

In this session, Sebastian Seibt and Louis Weber from Amazon Business will discuss the benefits of turning unmanaged tail spend into a lever for cost resilience, visibility, and policy compliance. You'll discover how automation, integration, and guided processes can transform tactical tasks into strategic wins — supported by a real-world example of how one company simplified their procurement process and drove greater efficiency across the board.

In this interactive session, we will work with Coupa's Benchmark Dashboard, which enables organisations to compare their procurement performance against industry-relevant metrics. See concrete application examples and case studies of how companies have optimised their procurement strategies by using the Benchmark Dashboard and Community.ai. We will also look at the specific measures that companies can implement based on these findings to improve their performance and strengthen their competitiveness. Community.ai thus makes an effective contribution to the achievement of objectives and personal development at both company and individual level.
 

A clearly structured footprint empowers companies to actively manage costs while strengthening resilience, sustainability, and long-term viability.

Focussing on connecting strategy and execution – with effective levers, proven transformation examples, and actionable insights for building structures that not only endure, but enable progress in any market condition.

Join us to see how a very successful cooperation between AirPlus & Kresus on the Mastercard network helps customers develop their card programs. Let both, Procurement and Treasury, benefit from a card solution!

A true story of crisis, consistency and transformation with SAP S/4HANA & SAP Ariba

Nine years ago, Beutlhauser had its back to the wall when a failed ERP implementation left the company in a precarious position. What followed was a radical new beginning, involving a clear strategy, consistent reorganisation and courageous decision-making. In an honest interview, Managing Director Oliver Sowa explains how Beutlhauser built a modern procurement and system landscape with SAP S/4HANA and later with SAP Ariba – and what other companies can learn from this holistic transformation.

Forget search engines and tendering portals. If you want to have your finger on the pulse in tomorrow's procurement, you need to be visible today where markets are emerging: on social media. In this keynote speech, Mario Bruggmann shows how LinkedIn is becoming a powerful sourcing platform. Algorithm-based, AI-supported and faster than sales allows. You will experience how the #SocialProcurement Builder uses AI to create customised supplier posts in a matter of seconds, and why visibility is also becoming a survival factor for you in procurement. No buzzwords, no reassurance - just a radical look at the reality of tomorrow. But with support for action.