• Dr D Sanjeeva Rao
• Mrs Nidhi Shree Devarakonda
• Kanduri Vishnu Priya
• Durga Manik Usha Naidu

It's a silent revolution taking place outside the out and out counters of city supermarkets in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. This study investigates the increasing utilization of AI in procurement and vendor management, by considering the latter's impact on the retail sector. With the need for supply optimization and cost minimization in the global retail environment, AI is not just the helper; it’s the partner that simplifies their tasks and provides prescriptive and predictive analytics to guide super market owners to take essential decisions. Furthermore, the implication of AI is enormous. Our research integrates qualitative and quantitative data, drawing insights from key areas to highlight the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into existing processes. We delve into how traditional human workflows are evolving and investigate whether artificial intelligence genuinely enhances the resilience and efficiency of supply chains or if it brings forth new challenges. This study aims to serve as a practical guide for businesses navigating the changing retail landscape, with a focus on future AI implementations informed by an analysis of current adoption trends.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Procurement, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Supermarkets, Retail, Predictive Analytics, Automation.

"The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Procurement and Vendor Management: A Study of WOOP Model at Select Supermarkets in the Twin Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.129-137, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHD06022.pdf

"The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Procurement and Vendor Management: A Study of WOOP Model at Select Supermarkets in the Twin Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. pp129-137, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHD06022.pdf