Procurement is evolving, but many of its most persistent challenges remain. Join this session as we explore how modern payment solutions are helping procurement teams unlock value, build resilience, and prepare for what’s coming next.
Today’s procurement landscape:
- Ongoing pain points: inefficiencies, fragmentation, limited visibility
- The untapped potential of payments as a strategic lever
Reframing payments - from cost centre to enabler:
- Why payments should be central to procurement strategy
- How digital solutions help address specific pain points
- Benefits beyond cost savings: efficiency, control, and supplier relationships
Lessons from the field:
- Real-world example of a procurement transformation
- What prompted change, what was implemented, and what results were seen
- Insights on change management, internal buy-in, and supplier feedback
- What’s still missing in the market
What’s next:
- The rise of embedded payments and B2B marketplaces
- The role of AI, automation, and intelligent agents in procurement
- Looking ahead: stablecoins, CBDCs, and programmable payments
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Romain partners with leading Financial Institutions, FinTech and Software Providers to design innovative payment solutions that help organizations overcome procurement and working capital challenges. Drawing on deep expertise in digital payments, Romain will share the latest advancements banks are bringing to market for 2026, highlight Visa’s major investment initiatives in B2B commerce, and showcase how forward-thinking procurement leaders are leveraging these innovations to drive efficiency and value across their organizations.
- Product Manager, Tax / Payments / SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Ariba CIM
- Based in Palo Alto, CA, USA
- With over 30 years of experience in building enterprise software solutions, current focus at SAP includes simplifying access to tax intelligence, creating seamless and secure B2B payments, and enhancing analytics and reporting through AI/ML technologies.