Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Procurement in higher education is evolving beyond compliance and becoming a strategic driver of institutional success. In this recap from NAEP, industry leaders discuss how procurement teams can create greater value through innovation, collaboration, technology, and stronger partnerships across campus and with suppliers.

The conversation also explores the growing role of AI in procurement workflows, the importance of human connection in a digital world, and how procurement professionals can lead with a more consultative, solution-oriented mindset to help institutions move forward.