Future-proofing procurement: How to manage AI pricing and contracts in 2026

AI features are exploding across SaaS platforms while only 17% of organizations can handle AI procurement properly. This fireside chat between Joel (founder of Pure Procurement) and Michael will reveal how vendors restructure deals, which contract clauses to watch, and tactical moves to avoid unpredictable costs and vendor lock-in.

What you'll walk away with:

  • Red flags that separate real AI value from expensive fluff
  • Contract language for data rights and IP protection that vendors accept
  • Outcome-based pricing strategies that prevent cost spirals
  • AI readiness checklist before major investments
  • Workflow changes to control shadow AI adoption

Ideal for:

Procurement directors and finance leaders who want to control AI costs before they spiral out of control.

In This Video
Michael Keller
Director of Procurement, USA
Michael is an expert in creating global procurement strategies and helping companies make smart financial decisions to enable growth. He leads the US procurement team for Vertice.
Joël Collin-Demers
Founder of Pure Procurement
Joël describes himself as the "translator between Procurement and IT" - helping large-scale teams and businesses optimize their processes, people and systems to maximize procurement's impact on business objectives. He is the authority on procurement SaaS.
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