Welcome to the #loveprocurement podcast, where we bring you a fresh and lighthearted take on all things procurement. We’ll dive into this fascinating world with a twist of humor and a sprinkle of fun. Each episode explores a different topic, inviting industry experts and special guests to share their insights, experiences, and stories.

For those that #loveprocurement or are curious why others do.

Season 3 – Episode 6

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Season 3 Ep 6: The Future of Procurement: Powered by AI feat Jose Bustillo

Episode Description

RELEASED May 26, 2026

Procurement professionals find their way into the field from many different directions and in many different ways, so it is not unusual to meet ‘accidental’ procurement converts. At the same time, very few people end up in procurement because they participated in an implementation that was so impactful and transformative that they wanted to keep repeating the experience.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, host Vishal Patel welcomes Jose Bustillo to the show. Jose has held executive roles at companies like KPMG, BVLGARI, and LVMH, and is a digital transformation and change management advisor. He was won over to procurement through an Ivalua transformation several roles ago.

Jose shares his journey into procurement and talks about his perspective on the current state and future potential of the profession.

As he points out:

People (and not technology) ultimately determine whether transformation succeeds
AI is a powerful enabler, but it doesn’t replace the human element
Most implementation failures come down to avoidable mistakes

Links: Jose Bustillo on LinkedIn