Strategic sourcing is somewhat less exposed than pure cost reduction because it emphasises supplier strategy, risk management, and long-term alignment in addition to savings. AI can automate spend analysis, supplier segmentation, and sourcing scenario modelling, but human consultants remain critical for negotiations, balancing supply risk, and aligning sourcing strategies with broader business objectives.
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Strategic Sourcing Advisory scores 49, a medium disruption risk. AI will handle data-heavy sourcing analytics, but human consultants retain defensibility in negotiation, supplier risk management, and aligning sourcing strategy with business priorities. Significant opportunities remain to leverage AI for innovation and differentiation within this category.
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