The 2026 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
ProcureAbility’s latest benchmarking report, developed with ProcureCon, shows where and how procurement priorities are shifting. Specifically, the report highlights where leaders plan to invest over the next 12 months and explains how organizations are modernizing technology and operating models to support a more strategic procurement function.
Inside the report, you'll discover:
CPOs gain ground: 82% anticipate greater decision-making influence, a significant increase from last year.
Supplier relationships take center stage: 55% of leaders say enhancing supplier relationship management is their top priority.
Procurement goes cloud-first: 43% of CPOs see end-to-end, integrated platforms as mission-critical in the next 12 months.
CPO Evolution: Interdepartmental leaders shaping sustainable strategy, business storytelling, and AI governance—united under one designation.
Download the report to get practical insights into how leading organizations are strengthening procurement’s role in decision‑making and, at the same time, preparing for a more AI‑enabled future.
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