Catalyst SFO: (Re)Designing Procurement for an Agentic World

Catalyst was designed to be different from a traditional procurement conference. Less passive listening. More honest conversation. Practical discussions about what procurement leaders are dealing with right now. In this Art of Procurement podcast episode, Philip Ideson is joined by Christine Moore, Managing Partner at RAUS Global, and Joe Postiglione Sr., author of the upcoming book Achieve Results with AI and Avoid the CFO Hot Seat, to capture their candid reflections from Catalyst San Francisco, which took place in May 2026. Together, they unpack the biggest themes, conversations, and insights that emerged throughout the event. From AI implementation and change management to procurement operating models and the growing importance of human oversight, this conversation explores what happens when senior procurement leaders come together in a trusted environment to openly discuss the realities of transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why change management became a central theme throughout Catalyst How procurement leaders are thinking differently about AI adoption What “human in the loop” really means in practice Why many organizations are stuck in endless AI pilots and POCs The growing importance of understanding AI compute and token costs How AI is reshaping procurement operating models and governance What makes Catalyst different from a traditional procurement conference About the guests: Christine Moore is Managing Partner at Rouse Global and an experienced procurement leader with deep expertise in marketing procurement and transformation. Joe Postiglione Sr. is an executive coach, and author of the upcoming book Achieve Results with AI and Avoid the CFO Hot Seat. One idea surfaced repeatedly throughout the discussion: procurement leaders cannot afford to wait for perfect clarity before acting on AI. The organizations making progress are the ones experimenting, learning, and building practical ways to combine technology with human judgment. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on the future of procurement. Subscribe to receive the latest in procurement news, insights, and information: https://resources.artofprocurement.co... Visit www.artofprocurement.com Listen to the Art of Procurement podcast: https://artofprocurement.com/podcast/ About Art of Procurement: Art of Procurement was founded in 2015 to empower professionals at all levels to align procurement performance with corporate objectives. Whether it is based on the inspiration of the #1 procurement podcast hosted by Founder Philip Ideson, or through targeted advisory and content creation offerings, we guide our clients and brand partners on their journey to 10X the impact of procurement.