Why Procurement and Legal Teams Still Struggle to Work as One
Procurement and legal teams are increasingly expected to operate as a single control layer for risk, cost and compliance, yet many startups still treat them as separate functions with competing incentives. The result is slower contracting, inconsistent approvals and avoidable friction at the exact moment venture-backed companies need speed and discipline most. Technology may help, but only if it is used to standardise workflows rather than simply digitise old silos.
