The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
How is the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) role evolving? What’s next? As companies prepare for future challenges and opportunities, understanding the direction of procurement leadership has never been more critical.
To help answer these questions, ProcureAbility and ProcureCon have partnered to produce The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report. This report provides a comprehensive view of how senior procurement leaders are redefining their roles, priorities, and overall impact on enterprise strategy.
Importantly, this essential benchmarking study also delivers real-world insights from top executives and thought leaders. It highlights the future of procurement, digital transformation, and effective leadership in a rapidly changing business environment.
Inside The 2025 Annual CPO Report, you’ll discover:
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The expanding influence of the CPO: How procurement leaders are increasingly involved in enterprise-wide decision-making and strategy development.
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Top priorities and challenges: In addition, explore how CPOs are balancing multiple demands—from digital enablement and automation to change management and team development—which together define today’s procurement agenda.
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Technology trends shaping the function: Furthermore, see how advancements in AI, analytics, and other tools are not only transforming procurement operations but also driving greater efficiency and insight across the organization.
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A look ahead: Finally, gain perspective on how the CPO role is expected to evolve—from an operational leader to a strategic business advisor and technology integrator—enabling long-term impact and value creation.
More than just a snapshot of today’s trends, The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report provides a forward-looking roadmap. It equips procurement leaders with actionable insights, helping them stay ahead of the curve and elevate their impact across the business.
