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AI agents that keep purchase orders predictable

Procurement leaders don’t need more alerts. They need fewer surprises. SourceDay AI agents automate core PO execution work: chasing acknowledgments, delivering updates, and flagging risk.

Catch issues before they reach production

Most disruptions start small: an unacknowledged PO, a date that slips, a change that waits too long for review. AI agents monitor open orders and surface risk earlier so buyers can intervene before expedites or downtime follow.

For teams standardizing their PO process, this works alongside our Purchase Order Management platform to keep execution predictable from acknowledgment through delivery.

  • Flag unacknowledged POs
  • Identify high-risk orders with Blind Spot Detector
  • Highlight delivery updates that require review

Automate the follow-ups that consume buyer time

Buyers spend hours chasing confirmations and status updates. The Open Order Chaser AI Agent automatically sends reminder emails based on configured cadence, while the PO Delivery Agent ensures new POs and changes are delivered to suppliers as they sync from the ERP.

This structured follow-up complements supplier collaboration by reinforcing clear commitments, not just conversations.

  • Automated reminder cadence for open and late POs
  • Automated delivery of new POs and updates
  • Communication tied directly to the purchase order

Maintain control when suppliers propose changes

Supplier change requests are part of daily operations. The PO Change Agent applies configurable business rules to automatically accept or reject low-risk proposed changes, keeping orders moving while preserving buyer oversight.

For more complex sourcing events, teams can pair this with RFQ Collaboration to manage structured quote comparisons and awards before the PO stage begins.

  • Rule-based auto accept/reject
  • Configurable business logic
  • Clear system of record

Supplier Activation Agent

Identifies, invites, and onboards new suppliers to invite to SourceDay.

SourceDay’s Supplier Activation Agent detects new direct materials POs initiated in your ERP, invites new suppliers to SourceDay, and handles the new-user onboarding process so that your suppliers immediately have all the information they need to provide you PO updates.

PO Delivery Agent

Delivers new POs, cancellations, and changes to your suppliers so that you don’t have to.

SourceDay’s PO Delivery Agent handles the critical communication between your ERP and your suppliers to ensure that your team never worries again about suppliers missing a PO update.

The AI agents behind reliable execution

SourceDay AI agents continuously manage supplier follow-up, confirmations, and delivery updates to keep purchase order data current. By closing execution gaps before they impact planning, they ensure item insights, inventory projections, and MRP recommendations are based on the latest supplier commitments.


Automatically delivers new purchase orders, changes, and cancellations to suppliers, ensuring critical updates are received and acted upon. By bridging the gap between your ERP and supplier network, it eliminates manual outreach and reduces the risk of missed PO updates.


Automatically follows up on open purchase orders, confirmations, delivery dates, and late shipments to keep supplier commitments current without manual effort.


Monitors and responds to unexpected supplier changes, helping teams quickly assess impact, update plans, and maintain execution accuracy.


Identifies orders with elevated risk by analyzing historical supplier behavior, delivery patterns, and emerging exceptions before they become disruptions.


Accelerates supplier onboarding by automatically inviting new suppliers to collaborate while detecting engagement and performance risks early.


Detects inaccurate lead times, pricing, and other item master data by comparing planning assumptions against real supplier performance and recommending corrections.


Automates the RFQ process by sourcing suppliers, sending requests, collecting responses, and compiling results for faster sourcing decisions.

Earlier visibility. Controlled automation. Predictable execution.

Execution support without losing control

Automated reminders and structured workflows reduce unacknowledged orders and late surprises, while procurement retains decision authority.

Frequently asked questions

No. AI agents automate defined PO workflows and surface risk, while procurement retains full decision control.

The PO Delivery Agent delivers new POs and updates as they sync from the ERP, keeping supplier communication aligned to the system of record.

The Blind Spot Detector flags high-risk POs, and the Open Order Chaser identifies unacknowledged or late orders based on configured criteria.

Yes. Reminder cadence and PO Change Agent business rules can be configured to align with your policies.

Bring predictability to PO execution.