QLD Branch - Practical AI applications in Procurement: Helping to reduce workload

While it’s early days for AI in Procurement, there are practical AI applications available now. Along with Procurement digitisation, can help to address the growing workload gap for Procurement teams. Join the QLD Committee as they explore some of these AI applications in this interactive session.

Global research suggests that workload on Procurement teams is increasing but growth in staff to match the workload is not keeping up, creating a workload gap. According to the Hackett Group’s latest survey results from North America and Europe, CPOs’ top two investment priorities are 1) Digital Procurement & Automation, and 2) AI in Procurement. Hence, CPOs recognise the need to implement S2C and P2P systems but also want to leverage AI where practical and safe.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 12 June 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST)

📍 Location: Flight Centre - 275 Grey St, South Brisbane, 4101

Event Programme:

5:30pm - Registration and Arrival
6:00pm - Welcome – CIPS Committee/Chair
6:05pm - Presentation Starts  
6:35pm - Q&A  
6:45pm - Post Event Networking Drinks

Event Speakers:

Warren Shaw - Director, Engagement - ReadyTech Procurement Solutions

With over 40 years specializing in IT & Enterprise applications, Warren leads a team of Procurement systems specialists at ReadyTech, helping Procurement teams to implement best practice digital processes to reduce corporate waste associated with inefficient procurement process and poor contract management.

Warren is passionate about helping practitioners transform from a reactive to proactive procurement approach, empowering them to achieve organisational outcomes such as improved competitive advantage, better quality services for communities, and reduced environmental impacts.

Russell Doig - Head of Operations - ReadyTech Procurement Solutions

Russell has over 20 years’ experience at ReadyTech (previously Open Windows Software), most recently in the role of Head of Operations. Over the years, he has been integral to the strategic development of the Ready Contracts product and the Procurement Solutions business and continues to be a major contributor to our success and continued growth.

As Head of Operations, Russell leads ReadyTech’s Procurement Solutions delivery team of consultants, developers, and support specialists in ensuring successful outcomes for all client engagements.

He also leads innovative product & service development, providing continued value to our clients and the broader procurement industry.

This event is proudly sponsored by ReadyTech.

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