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“Why the Dawn of Autonomous Procurement Is Still a Mirage”

“Why the Dawn of Autonomous Procurement Is Still a Mirage”

The narrative that “software buys software” oversimplifies enterprise reality. While Jeff Morris Jr. argues that procurement is shifting to AI agents making algorithmic, impersonal buying decisions, the evidence says otherwise. AI agents today are experimental, risky, and far from handling the complexity of multimillion-dollar enterprise deals. Trust, relationships, compliance, and governance remain central to software procurement. Instead of replacing sales teams, AI is emerging as a co-pilot—augmenting research, recommendations, and workflows. Authoritative sources like Reuters, Goldman Sachs, and Gartner emphasize that full autonomy in procurement remains speculative. Enterprises still rely on human judgment, negotiation, and accountability. This blog explores why algorithmic procurement is a mirage, not a present reality, and why hybrid, human-in-the-loop models are the real future. For SaaS founders and executives, the takeaway is clear: invest in AI augmentation, but don’t abandon the sales craft that still drives trust and deals.