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Season 3 – Episode 9

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Season 3 Ep 9: Evaluating AI with Confidence feat Sandra Göttlinger and Max-Leonhard Böttrich

Episode Description

RELEASED 7. Juli 2026

As AI capabilities are added to an increasing number of SaaS platforms, procurement must ensure that their evaluation frameworks match solution strengths to enterprise priorities and also separate real progress from marketing spin.

It is the evidence of impact and effectiveness, not talk or hype about it, that should drive decision-making about technology.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Kelly Barner welcomes Sandra Göttlinger and Max-Leonhard Böttrich to the show. Sandra is a Senior Manager and Co-Lead in Digital Procurement at Deloitte, and Max is a Senior Consultant on the same team.

Sandra and Max share their perspectives on:

How AI impact is being assessed in source-to-contract provider evaluation and selection processes
The most important dimensions or criteria to include in provider evaluation frameworks
Ways procurement can evaluate AI capabilities fairly across providers, avoiding being misled by self-assessments or marketing claims
ROI measurement, AI maturity, and where companies should focus next

Links:

Sandra Göttlinger on LinkedIn
Max-Leonhard Böttrich on LinkedIn
Sourcing & Procurement | Deloitte Deutschland
Deloitte_Selecting-Source-to-Contract-AI-Vendors.pdf
AI ROI: The paradox of rising investment and elusive returns