Art of Procurement 856: Building an AI-Capable Procurement Team: What CPOs Need to Know W/ Andrew Daley
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Mar 9, 2026 Andrew Daley, Managing Director of Digital Procurement and Supply Chain and AI-focused advisor, talks talent and transformation. He explores which skills matter in an AI-driven world. He discusses why upskilling lags behind tech spend. He outlines traits of professionals who will thrive and how operating models must evolve to capture AI’s value.
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AI Is A Skills Problem More Than A Tech Problem
- AI adoption is primarily a skills challenge, not just a tech problem.
- Andrew Daley says organizations lack data literacy, orchestration, critical thinking and the confidence to use AI strategically.
Build Seven Core Skills Starting With Curiosity
- Do develop seven core skills for AI-era procurement, starting with intellectual curiosity and AI fluency.
- Andrew recommends focusing on assessing AI outputs, strategic thinking and using freed-up time for higher-value work.
Link Training Spend To Productivity And Proofs Of Value
- Tie skills investment to clear productivity and risk‑reduction metrics to justify L&D spend.
- Andrew suggests using cycle time, throughput, usability scoring, proofs of value and A/B testing in business cases.