SAP NOW AI Tour: Stephan de Barse, SAP

The SAP NOW AI Tour brought together supply chain and procurement leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is unlocking measurable business value, from productivity gains to cost savings and balance sheet impact.

In conversation with Procurement Magazine in London, Stephan de Barse, President, Global Business Suite at SAP, shares the company’s vision for AI and why the focus must go beyond individual applications. He explains how real transformation happens when data, applications and AI work together seamlessly, with intelligence embedded directly into core systems to drive adoption and results. Drawing on insights from customers and partners, Stephan highlights the growing importance of clear use cases, cloud-native platforms and integrated data strategies when implementing AI across procurement and supply chain operations.

The interview also explores how AI is reshaping procurement processes, from contract intelligence and negotiations to autonomous buying and third-party risk management. Stephan reflects on the value of bringing customers together to share real-world experiences and best practices, reinforcing SAP’s role as a long-term business partner on the AI

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