Driving Change from Day 1: Mastering the First 100 Days as a CPO

Stepping into a new CPO (Chief Procurement Officer) role marks a defining moment in your leadership journey. The first 100 days are a critical window – a unique opportunity to set the tone, build trust, and chart a bold course for procurement’s impact on the broader enterprise. Today’s CPOs are expected to do far more than manage costs. You’re now a strategic partner, responsible for enabling growth, mitigating risk, advancing sustainability, and driving digital and organizational transformation.

That’s a big agenda – and it starts on Day 1.

In this best practices guide from ProcureAbility and AOP, you’ll learn:

• How to quickly assess the business landscape and create a focused, actionable plan
• Tactics to build credibility and gain stakeholder alignment across finance, operations, and beyond
• Team strategies for navigating leadership transitions, managing talent, and aligning on vision
• Guidance on tech and capability investments to future-proof procurement
• Proven approaches for establishing procurement as a driver of enterprise value

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you make the most of your early days in the role, laying a solid foundation that positions you and your team for long-term success. Whether you’re a seasoned executive stepping into a new role or a first-time CPO, this guide will help you move confidently from tactical onboarding to strategic influence.