Procurement automation is a pressing need in today's fast-paced world. It can improve ease and efficiency by automating mundane and monotonous tasks such as data management and value-based scoring. Modern technology suggests that a software platform can automate most procurement functions. However, completely automating procurement may not be the best solution as it could take away flexibility and innovation. The key to successful procurement automation is to approach it as a sustainable value addition. This white paper by GEP's experts explores the impact of automation on procurement and answers questions about how to best approach it.