The procure-to-pay (P2P) process connects procurement activities with payment processes to streamline operations and enhance vendor relationships. In 2025, the P2P process is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technology, sustainability goals and so much more. Shaz Khan, CEO at Vroozi, lists 5 key trends in the space that will shape the outlook in procurement moving forward:
1. Global e-invoice mandates will reshape compliance landscape. "While the U.S. has fewer requirements today, mandatory e-invoicing success in Europe and Latin America signals wider adoption. With Australia and New Zealand phasing in these mandates, businesses face new urgency to adapt their processes," explains Khan.
2. Generative AI will bring new intelligence to procurement workflows. "AI capabilities now enable teams to automate supplier communications, contract analysis, and compliance monitoring. Contextual AI assistants provide personalized guidance based on user permissions and process context – for example, when a new employee joins, the assistant helps them order equipment like their Mac or PC, simplifying complex procurement steps while maintaining compliance protocols," says Khan. "This improved automation helps organizations increase processing speed while reducing errors."
3. Straight-through processing will require stronger fraud controls. As invoice processing automation kicks off, so do fraud attempts. "While technology enables faster validation and payment, organizations must implement advanced detection systems that can spot anomalies, verify legitimacy, and prevent fraudulent invoices from entering the payment stream. Proper controls and verification processes are essential as companies automate their accounts payable workflows," says Khan.
4. Cross-departmental spend and supply chain visibility will become mission-critical. Khan explains, "As companies expand into new markets, maintaining consistent control over procurement across locations requires standardized operations and real-time visibility into spending patterns."
5. Cross-platform integration is now essential for procurement systems. Organizations are moving away from single-vendor ERP solutions toward flexible, interconnected platforms that serve specific business needs and new employees can now select and access their preferred work applications through personalized portals, explains Khan, with immediate provisioning and seamless data flow between systems. "This shift toward rapid integration capabilities helps companies adapt quickly while maintaining consistent processes and controls across their technology ecosystem," describes Khan.
It's clear that the future of P2P is marked by innovation and adaptation to emerging challenges. By embracing these 5 points, organizations can create resilient, efficient and transparent P2P processes that drive value in procurement.
