采购自动化与AI代理：2025-2026行业展望

October 1, 2025 PROCUREMENT AUTOMATIONS WITH AI AGENTS:2025–2026 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page 03 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page 05 3. WHAT PROCUREMENT EXPECTS FROM AI AGENTSPage 10 Page 20 Page 30 PROCUREMENT AUTOMATIONS WITH AI AGENTS:2025–2026 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK INTRODUCTION AI is moving beyond static prompts and single-use outputs into a new era of autonomous andsemi-autonomous agents. Unlike traditional This agent loop —perceive→reason→act—allows them to manage workflows with far In practical terms, an AI agent can be triggered by an event such as a new email, a scheduled meeting,or an update in a procurement system. Once activated, it gathers the relevant information, interprets For example, a morning inbox agent can review emails, highlight priority messages from suppliers, andgenerate a short daily briefing. A meeting-prep agent can scan calendars, collect agendas, retrieve priorcommunications with attendees, and deliver a tailored audio briefing before the session begins. These This is where the concept of Agentic AI becomes central. Agentic AI refers to AI systems designed with ahigher degree of autonomy, giving them the ability not only to process tasks but also to adapt, take In other words, while traditional AI tools respond only when prompted, Agentic AI enables agents to actlike proactive digital colleagues, monitoring environments, anticipating needs, and executing actions PROCUREMENT AUTOMATIONS WITH AI AGENTS:2025–2026 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK INTRODUCTION The degree of autonomy varies. Fully autonomous agents can operate with minimal oversight, whilesemi-autonomous agents still require human approval for sensitive judgments, such as supplierevaluations or contract recommendations. This balance ensures efficiency gains without losing human As organizations enter 2025, these capabilities are moving from isolated demonstrations to practicalpilots. Procurement leaders now face a defining moment: understanding what AI agents are, whatmakes Agentic AI unique, and how to harness them responsibly. The rest of this report builds on that Next step→Do you want us to train your team on how to build AI agents? Have a look at ourAI Procurement Automations with AI Agents Chapter 1:ExecutiveSummary PROCUREMENT AUTOMATIONS WITH AI AGENTS:2025–2026 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 1 |EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AI agents are moving from concept to reality in procurement. The conversations we had in 2024about “potential” are now shifting into pilots and experiments across procurement teams Our survey of procurement professionals shows a clear pattern: 2025 is the practice year. Leaders areexperimenting with supplier follow-ups, contract checks, and RFQ automation, but few teams have That won’t last long. By 2026, procurement will hit its turning point. We expect AI agents to move fromsmall pilots to mainstream adoption. Tasks that once relied on manual effort, like bid evaluations, spendanalysis, supplier compliance, and invoice checks will be increasingly handled by agents operating in the This report,Procurement Automations with AI Agents: 2025–2026 Industry Outlook, gives procurementleaders a grounded view of what’s happening right now, and where things are headed next: The current state:how procurement teams are starting to use AI agents in 2025Theexpectations:what professionals want these agents to deliver, and what’s realisticThe top 10 use cases:where we believe agents will be most widely applied by 2026The challenges:what holds adoption back today, from IT restrictions to trust gaps For procurement leaders, the message is clear: 2025 is your opportunity to prepare. Teams that investthis year in skills, workflows, and governance will not just keep pace, they’ll set the standard. At Procurement Tactics, we’re helping leaders close that gap. Our AI Fundamentals for ProcurementTeams program is designed to bring entire teams up to speed, fast, including how to scope, build, anduse AI agents responsibly. Alongside it, our upcoming AI Agents in Procurement course will provide Procurement Automations with AI Agents Chapter 2:Procurement in 2025: Where We PROCUREMENT AUTOMATIONS WITH AI AGENTS:2025–2026 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 2 |PROCUREMENT IN 2025: WHERE WE When we asked procurement professionals about their current use of AI, the responses told a familiarstory: curiosity is high, but systematic adoption is rare. Many professionals are already testing AI forwriting emails, summarizing documents, or analyzing quotes. A smaller group has started experimenting THE CURRENT PICTURE Experimentation without scale:Procurement teams are trying out AI in isolatedtasks but haven’t yet embedded agents across core workflows. Early wins in admin-heavy areas:Survey respondents most often pointed torepetitive, rule-based processes, like RFQ analysis, bid evaluation, and supplier follow- Fragmentation of tools:Some respondents use general AI platforms like ChatGPT orCopilot, while others experiment with p