Transcript 0:00 [upbeat music] Hi there. I'm Joel Colin Demers. For the past fifteen years, I've been knee-deep in procurement technology implementations. 0:08 I've seen what works, I've seen how to fail spectacularly, and I've definitely seen a lot of vendor hype. Here's what I know. 0:15 Procurement technology moves fast, really fast, especially in this day and age, and most procurement leaders are drowning in vendor promises, conflicting advice, and a dizzying number of tools. 0:27 So how do you know what to actually invest in? When should you say no to technology? And what's the real ROI? These are all questions that we want to help answer with ProcureTech Unpacked. 0:37 I'm teaming up with Matthew Buckingham, who spent twenty years as a procurement practitioner in global organizations and now operates on the software vendor side. 0:46 Personally, I've spent fifteen years actually deploying these systems with companies. That combination is why this show actually delivers balanced answers. So here's how it works. 0:57 Every month, we deep dive into current technology trends that procurement professionals should be aware of. We break down what it means for you in your day-to-day. 1:05 For example, will AI agents actually transform your role, or is it mostly hype? What really works? What doesn't? Where do capabilities hit their limits today? These are all questions we answer with ProcureTech Unpacked. 1:20 Between the monthly deep dives, we've got weekly recaps extending the Pure Procurement Newsletter, which I write and send every week to thirteen thousand people. 1:29 I provide extra context and analysis, so whether you need comprehensive education or quick weekly updates, we've got you covered. 1:36 We launch June twelfth with our first episode, the "The Twenty Twenty-Six State of ProcureTech." Subscribe now so you don't miss it. 1:44 This is a show we wish existed when we were navigating these decisions for the first time. So see you soon. [upbeat music]
