1、The Hackett Group2026 Procurement Executive Insight ReportDeveloped in partnership with GEPPROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE ADVISORY 2 2026 The Hackett Group,Inc.All rights reserved.Reproduction of this document or any portion thereof without prior written consent is prohibited.About this reportBackground and
2、methodologyThe factors expected to drive the greatest transformational impact on the way procurement performs its job over the next five years are AI-enabled technology,digital and autonomous procurement,the changing profile of procurement skills,and procurement transformation.These trends will requ
3、ire procurement teams to maximize the value realization from AI-enabled technology investments,develop greater skills and expertise within the procurement team and redesign their operating model to develop super-powered teams capable of delivering a broader value proposition.This report provides ins
4、ights obtained directly from interviews conducted by The Hackett Groupwith procurement leaders about the success factors,areas of concern,investments and approaches they are using to lead their procurement teams into the future.Specifically:How are procurement leaders modifying their operating model
5、s to better meet operational and business objectives?Which advanced technologies,including agentic AI,are being incorporated into the source-to-pay(S2P)landscape?How are procurement orchestration solutions being used to enhance S2P processes and the stakeholder experience?What tactics are being empl
6、oyed to reduce operational and supply risks?How is category management strategy evolving in the era of AI?Interviewee profile89%of respondent organizations are headquartered in North America,Europe or the UK.94%of respondent organizations have annual revenue over$1 billion(USD).43%of respondent orga