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The Hackett Group's 2026 research finds procurement workloads set to grow ~8% while headcount stays flat – and only 37% of leaders rate real-time data visibility as a critical trend. This independent analyst perspective makes the case for governing the catalogue first – before adding more automation on top.

Ex-CPO Victoria Folbigg interviewed 7 senior procurement leaders across Europe. Their insights reveal the root causes behind stalling transformation – and what must change. New report: ‘Beyond savings: rebuilding indirect procurement from the ground up’.

Latest Unite-HTWK study exposes costly inefficiencies in European indirect procurement, highlighting low digital adoption and ESG gaps. It shows how digital tools, AI, and Procurement as a Service can drive cost savings, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Dive into the 2025 JARO study on sustainable procurement: implementation is accelerating, with adherence to supplier codes of conduct up to 49% and knowledge levels at an all‑time high. Yet, price sensitivity is rising, and leadership remains the key driver. Discover how procurement teams can turn regulation into resilience and strategy into impact.

Discover 35 practical ChatGPT prompts tailored for manufacturing procurement. This AI guide helps optimise MRO sourcing, cut costs, improve supplier stability, and leverage AI tools like SAP Joule for smarter, compliant, and efficient procurement operations.