CPOs and procurement leaders are under increasing pressure to drive cost savings and improve efficiency. Balancing day-to-day operational demands with strategic objectives is hard enough without the added pressure of adding innovative technologies, like AI, to the mix.
Intake Management transforms confusing processes into streamlined workflows that deliver immediate and measurable value.

The white paper positions Intake Management as a high-value, low-risk use case for AI in Procurement, and focuses on:

1. Cost savings: Up to €100k saved per 1000 employees through productivity gains, and €0.5M–€2.5M saved per €100M of unmanaged spend brought under procurement control.
2. Efficiency gains: 10%–30% shorter procurement cycle times and reduced friction through streamlined workflows.
3. Improved user experience: AI copilot simplifies request submission and guides users, eliminating confusion and delays.
4. Strategic enablement and accelerated AI adoption: Frees up procurement teams for strategic initiatives and enables agile policy improvements without heavy IT involvement.

Download the white paper today and discover how SAP Ariba Intake Management is a strategic "quick win" for integrating AI into your procurement operations.