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Time to Lead: CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026

10 April

Time to Lead: CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026

Geopolitical volatility. Rising risk. AI acceleration. ESG accountability. Procurement and supply professionals are navigating a landscape of shifting pressures and expanding expectations. The 2026 edition of the CIPS Global State of Procurement and Supply, supported by GEP, reveals a profession at a defining moment and leaders stepping closer than ever to the heart of organisational strategy.

This year's report is packed with insight informed by over 500 global procurement and supply chain leaders.

Download the report to find answers to key questions:

Is procurement’s influence growing?
What skills are in hot demand for 2026?
Is ESG delivery becoming a responsibility for procurement teams?
How important is ROI to procurement today?

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