Procurement Magazine Oct W3 2026 | Page 14

43 % of leaders identified late procurement engagement as the biggest barrier to achieving value, suggesting teams are often brought in after decisions have already been made

STATISTICS

WRITTEN BY: GEORGIA COLLINS

43 % of leaders identified late procurement engagement as the biggest barrier to achieving value, suggesting teams are often brought in after decisions have already been made

19 % of procurement teams are bringing on additional team members, while

46 % are investing in upskilling current talent

61 %

of leaders are facing increased procurement value and savings expectations

14 October 2026