Siemens CPO Klaus Staubitzer, in his recent LinkedIn post, says AI has finally shifted ‘from experiment to everyday’ in procurement.

Early AI “companions” failed due to poor data and immature tech. Today, cleaner data, smarter tools, and broader acceptance mean AI can deliver real value.

At the center is the digital buyer twin – an AI agent that automates routine tasks, learns from supplier data, and explains decisions in plain language. Unlike traditional automation, it adapts to context and helps humans focus on strategy.

Staubitzer’s message: companies must empower existing teams with AI, not replace them – and hesitating now risks falling behind.