Procurement LIVE: Navigating the Future of P2P and S2P

Optimising procure-to-pay (P2P) and source-to-pay (S2P) remains a top priority for organisations chasing greater control, efficiency and data-driven insights.

S2P technology has fundamentally transformed modern business operations. Over the last decade, the landscape has shifted from siloed legacy systems and basic P2P automation to sophisticated, integrated platforms.

While early technology focused strictly on cost reduction, modern S2P serves as a direct profit driver. By breaking down operational silos and merging sourcing, procurement, invoicing and payments into a single workflow, organisations gain unprecedented spend visibility.

Selecting the right S2P platform is essential for organisations looking to optimise procurement, increase visibility and maximise cost savings. By leveraging automation, advanced analytics and seamless supplier collaboration, modern S2P solutions transform complex manual workflows into efficient digital processes.

Building resilience in a volatile landscape

Modern P2P integrates purchasing and accounts payable into a single, automated ecosystem that eliminates manual errors and streamlines workflows.

By transforming the end-to-end procurement process, P2P platforms enable organisations to source goods and services with unprecedented efficiency. In today’s volatile landscape, effective procurement is vital for cost management and ethical sourcing.

Modern P2P platforms have evolved to counter geopolitical instability, incorporating robust risk-assessment capabilities and thorough ESG compliance checks.

The result is a resilient, compliant supply chain that drives cost savings while mitigating global disruption.

At Procurement LIVE 2026, the P2P & S2P Strategies panel will explore how leading teams are transforming their procurement ecosystems by integrating cutting-edge digital tools and bridging the gap between finance and procurement.

Attendees will discover how a unified strategy can streamline your workflows, unlock total spend visibility and deliver measurable bottom-line results.

Secure your tickets today.

Speaker line-up

John Mahjoubi, Chief Procurement Officer, Bolt

John Mahjoubi is the Global Procurement Director and CPO at Bolt, the European mobility super-app operating in more than 50 countries and serving 200 million customers. John successfully built Bolt’s global, AI-driven procurement function from the ground up within a hypergrowth tech ecosystem.

His extensive leadership background spans procurement and operations across the Banking, BPO and FMCG sectors.

Gemma Bell, Procurement Director, L'Oréal

Gemma is commercially driven Procurement Executive with 20 years of progressive leadership experience across global multi-brand organisations, including L'Oréal, Burberry and M&S.

She specialises in cutting through enterprise complexity to build procurement functions that operate well beyond the boundaries of conventional cost reduction, unlocking revenue, embedding ESG and harnessing AI-driven orchestration to drive commercial outcomes at scale.

Throughout her career, Gemma has thrived on the challenge of resetting immature functions and evolving them into strategically aligned Centres of Excellence. Her leadership is rooted in Simplicity as a philosophy: making time for what matters most by integrating digital tools, fostering inclusive cultures and providing the clarity required to accelerate decision-making in fast-moving markets.

Alex Patterson, Procurement Services Director, NHS Shared Business Services

Alex is a commercial, procurement and business leader with 14 years' experience across the public, private and third sectors, delivering strategic, operational and financial outcomes within complex and regulated environments.

He is experienced in leading large-scale strategic and operational procurement teams, with responsibility for service performance, business growth, transformation programmes and full P&L accountability.

A trusted and influential leader, Alex is skilled in developing high-performing teams, building lasting stakeholder relationships and driving organisational change. he combines strong commercial acumen with expertise in procurement, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations and operational excellence to deliver sustainable value, improved performance and long-term business success.

The panel takes place on September 9, from 14:15 to 15:00 (BST). Secure your tickets here.