In this episode of Proc & Roll, we’re joined by legendary procurement disruptor Elouise Epstein from Kearney to talk about the future of procurement — and what it really takes to lead in an AI-powered world.From spider charts to SaaS collapse to agent-based orchestration, Elouise breaks down what’s coming next and why most procurement teams aren’t ready for it. Plus, we dive into leadership gaps, soft skills, supplier risk, and the role of curiosity in surviving what’s ahead.🎧 You’ll hear: • Why GenAI won’t replace procurement — but will replace how we work • How modern procurement teams can manage 20+ AI agents each • Why most tech stacks fail (and what to do instead) • The surprising truth about supplier risk and vendor overload • What it means to become a business person who “does procurement” — not the other way around🔥 “If procurement doesn’t evolve — it will be left behind. But if it does, it might just lead the way.” – Elouise Epstein🛠️ Whether you’re a CPO, a practitioner, or a rising star in procurement — this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.