BDO & Arkestro: Redefining how Procurement Achieves Savings
Arkestro is set to work alongside accounting leader BDO USA in a game-changing new strategic partnership, harnessing each other's capabilities to enhance their services.
The former planned to boost its predictive procurement technology with help from BDO's sourcing, supply chain and operations consulting services.
BDO's own supply chain and procurement practice will then use Arkestro's predictive procurement platform to reshape how procurement accelerates savings realisation.
AI-powered solutions driving unprecedented efficiency
Arkestro combines AI, automation and behavioural science to reimagine strategic sourcing and procurement of all types.
Critical legacy procurement processes, including supplier selection, bid design and negotiation, are transformed to accelerate savings, strengthen supplier relationships and improve operational agility.
Rob DeSantis, Co-Founder and CEO of Arkestro, says: "BDO's focus on unlocking human and business potential through collaboration and innovation aligns with our vision to change how organisations view and use predictive procurement.
"This relationship helps BDO clients unlock material value across all types of spend, whether it's direct, indirect or logistical spend. By uncovering hidden pricing opportunities at scale and non-competitive pricing, clients gain the visibility and speed they need to make better decisions and free up team time to focus on their most strategic work – without increasing headcount."
Addressing global supply chain challenges
As organisations around the world deal with margin pressure and supply chain risk, Arkestro and BDO's partnership will help bring scalable solutions without traditional implementation or integration investments.
Unlike other procurement tools, Arkestro has a dynamic learning engine which drives intelligent baselining, predictive error handling and proactive supplier recommendations – leading to smarter and faster decision making.
Thanks to Arkestro's predictive procurement platform, BDO clients will be able to achieve rapid and sustainable savings while transforming procurement and supply chain operations.
Eskander Yavar, National Managing Principal of Advisory at BDO, adds: "Together, BDO and Arkestro accelerate procurement transformation, driving organisational change while managing overhead, elevating talent and helping to ensure business continuity.
"With BDO's trusted advisory services and management consulting capabilities, we are creating value without the need for additional resources, marking the beginning of a new era in sourcing and procurement."
This relationship marks another milestone for Arkestro on its recent growth journey. In May, the company announced a strategic investment of US$36m, led by Altira Group and Aramco Ventures, to accelerate innovation in AI-powered procurement technology.
In 2025, five nationally-recognised executives from leading organisations have joined Arkestro's Executive Advisory Board to support the company's continued growth in procurement.
