How Procure-to-Pay Platforms Adapt to Shifting Supply Chains
Integrated platforms are no longer back-office tools but vital supply chain systems.
With organisations shifting towards transparency, automation and risk-aware operations, P2P strategies continue to evolve as essential mechanisms for efficient and ethical procurement.
The P2P Strategy panel will take place on Day 2 of Procurement & Supply Chain Live London 2025, with leaders representing GEP, Wiz, Mastercard and Cancer Research UK taking to the stage.
To secure your tickets and hear from these supply chain specialists, click here.
Procure-to-pay in supply chains
Procure-to-Pay(P2P) is the integration of purchasing and accounts payable systems into one streamlined process.
Instead of relying on manual input, which risks error, organisations use automated platforms to acquire goods and services quickly and accurately. The entire chain, from requisition to supplier payment, becomes a single end-to-end workflow.
P2P systems ensure procurement teams work cost-effectively, sourcing from trusted and ethical suppliers while maintaining operational flow.
Through embedding automated checks, platforms reduce reliance on paper trails and support compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
In sectors where supply disruption is common, P2P platforms keep processes moving and help organisations maintain continuity.
Responding to global and ethical pressures
As procurement teams face rising pressures from geopolitical instability and shifting business values, P2P platforms are adapting.
With built-in risk assessment, they help identify vulnerabilities, support compliance with ESG regulations and protect organisations from unreliable suppliers.
This ensures greater transparency across the supply chain while also supporting sustainability goals.
Wayne Bell, Head of Procurement at Cancer Research UK, highlights how procurement leaders use these platforms to secure ethical resources while managing limited budgets.
As this organisation relies on donations to fund research, P2P systems can help strengthen accountability and track supplier performance in line with both cost and ethical expectations.
Platform solutions in practice
Companies such as GEP provide end-to-end P2P outsourcing services to raise procurement efficiency.
These solutions create year-on-year savings and free procurement teams to focus on strategy rather than repetitive administration. Automated processing allows better returns on operating costs, while risk monitoring reduces potential losses in unstable markets.
Cancer Research UK shows how procurement oversight connects directly to operational outcomes.
When its teams support investment in artificial intelligence to speed up cancer treatment decisions, the procurement process covers every step, from the initial request through to supplier accounts.
Exploring P2P strategies
At Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025, you can hear from four industry experts about how they have built agile P2P systems to support resilient operations.
They will share how they are leveraging automation, supplier collaboration and real-time data in order to enhance value chain visibility and reduce risk.
This session, P2P Strategies, will run from 10:45am-11:30am on 24 September, on the Procurement Stage at the Business Design Centre.
Hear from:
- Vinay Bhat, Sr. Director at GEP
- Wayne Bell, Head of Procurement at Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
- Tulsi Narayan, Executive Vice President, Commercial and New Payment Flows, Europe at Mastercard
- Juliet Atweh, Head of Global Procurement & Travel at Wiz
About Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2025
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is returning to the Business Design Centre in London for its annual Global Summit.
This unmissable event is aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing and connections among the world's procurement and supply chain leaders.
Those attending can enjoy inspiring keynotes, engaging panels and exclusive workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including supply chain transformation, procurement technology, sustainability and ESG, AI, finance, logistics and supplier relationship management.
To secure your tickets, click here.
