Voices from the Front Lines
Women Leading Procurement’s AI Shift
We sat down with 6 women leading AI transformation journeys within their enterprises to understand what they are doing, how, and the strategic value they have extracted.
What’s Inside
We’ve extracted the "how-to" from the industry’s top practitioners so you can bypass the learning curve.
The 180-Day Roadmap
This collection provides the roadmap for the next six months of procurement innovation.
The "How" and "Why" Behind the "What"
Understand how these leaders started, why they made specific architectural choices, and how to replicate their wins.
The AI Implementation Red Flags
Learn the critical mistakes to avoid when implementing AI and the non-negotiables you must check off when onboarding any new AI tool.
Featured Voices of Innovation
This edition brings together a diverse collective of women practitioners, partners, and thought leaders who are rewriting the procurement playbook.
Tanya Wade
Senior Procurement Transformation Advisor
Tanya has 20 years of experience, having lived and led both procurement operations and digital transformation in Big Four. She is a leading voice for the AI shift.
“Once you stop being a tenant of technology, you start becoming the landlord of your own data.”
Zermeena Khan
Global Lead for Sourcing, Careem
Zermeena brings an industrial engineer’s precision to procurement, focusing on improving sourcing processes, reducing inefficiencies, and driving measurable performance across complex supply chains.
“To be relevant, procuremenet needs to be a central repository of market intelligence.”
Olga Lokshin
Global Indirect Category Lead
With over 20+ years of experience building high-performing teams, Olga is known for uncovering "quick wins" that drive immediate value without requiring major investment.
“In the process of upgrading every tool, don't forget to upgrade your humans.”
Ramie Virk
Sr. Director of Procurement
Ramie brings over 20 years of procurement experience and has managed more than $150B in spend, championing the importance of deep domain author.
“You have to become the domain authority so that your expertise actually drives the AI adoption, rather than the AI driving you.”
Salma Asharef
Procurement Manager, Asharq News
Salma has worked across global markets managing complex supplier ecosystems and high-value projects. She is currently pursuing a thesis in procurement.
“The future of procurement is a return to its roots: the strategic merchant. Don't just manage the process; own the trade.”
Bhawna Billa
Category Head, McCain
Bhawna has 8 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She specializes in strategic procurement and supply chain operations.
“The future belongs to AI that understands your specific macro-economic ripples.”
A Masterclass in AI Execution
This is your chance to look under the hood of six world-class procurement functions and see the friction, the pivots, and the breakthroughs that defined their journeys.
