ProcureAbility’s 2026 CPO Report Reveals the Top Barriers to AI Adoption Among Procurement Organizations

St. Petersburg, FL (January 21, 2026) – ProcureAbility, the leading provider of procurement and supply chain services, today released “The 2026 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report.” The report, created in partnership with ProcureCon, offers data and insights about the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and the teams they lead. It draws on survey responses from select senior procurement professionals across diverse industries.

Moreover, the annual CPO report evaluates and records the continuous evolution of procurement roles, goals, and priorities. This year, ProcureAbility and ProcureCon’s findings reveal strategic priorities for CPOs in 2026.  In addition, it also predicted the biggest challenges over the next 12 months and, furthermore, the three biggest barriers to AI readiness.

Access the complete press release here.

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ProcureAbility is the leading provider of procurement and supply chain services, offering advisory, managed services, digital, and staffing and recruiting solutions. For 30 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement and supply chain functions. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible.

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Media Contact:

Kathleen M. Pomento
Chief Marketing Officer, ProcureAbility
kpomento@procureability.com