A MUST-READ FOR PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS

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The ProcureCon CPO Study: 2026 Outlook

Procurement leaders are investing heavily in technology. AI is now central to the CPO agenda.

At least 43% of organizations will prioritize integrated, cloud-based procurement platforms, according to the 2026 ProcureCon CPO Study. Another 39% say automated sourcing, negotiation, and supplier risk management are critical investments over the next year.

But readiness lags ambition. While 65% of organizations are piloting AI initiatives, only 11% are ready to leverage AI and machine learning across procurement operations. Most are struggling with fragmented systems, data quality and governance.

Read this report to see how CPOs are navigating that gap and balancing investment with integration, data, and organizational readiness. Learn what leaders must address to move from experimentation to execution.

Why Read This Report

Understand How the CPO Role Is Expanding

See how expectations for CPOs are shifting beyond cost and execution

See Where Tech Investment Is Focused

Learn which platforms and capabilities matter most to procurement leaders

Assess AI Readiness and Execution Gaps

Understand why pilots are not scaling and what barriers limit impact

Download the 2026 ProcureCon CPO Study

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Built on a foundation of big data, artiﬁcial intelligence and machine learning, GEP NEXXE is next-generation software that helps enterprises make supply chain a competitive advantage.