The 2025 ProcureCon CPO-CIO Report
The responsibility of driving digital transformation in 2025 increasingly relies on close collaboration between CPOs and CIOs. Therefore, procurement and technology teams must work together, leveraging AI and machine learning to address constantly evolving business challenges.
To support this, ProcureAbility and ProcureCon have partnered to produce The 2025 ProcureCon CPO-CIO Report. This report highlights senior leaders’ predictions and expectations for the evolving role of procurement executives in shaping business strategies.
Unlock insights from leading procurement experts on the latest strategies and trends:
- Creating an effective partnership between procurement and IT: One third of respondents report that their CIO takes the leadership role while the CPO is in a supporting position, which can limit procurement’s digital evolution.
- Stronger collaboration means better contracts: In fact, 61% of respondents agreed that closer collaboration leads to better contract negotiations with technology vendors.
- Adopting technology that impacts the future of procurement: Additionally, over 30% of respondents indicated that AI and machine learning are their top priorities for the next 12 months.
- Future potential for growth: Notably, the top opportunity for improving collaboration between procurement and IT is implementing an integrated technology and data-sharing platform.
Access The 2025 ProcureCon CPO-CIO Report to discover actionable insights on the changes shaping the procurement landscape. Additionally, find strategies to lead effectively in 2025.
