What’s ahead for procurement leaders in 2026
Even more than 2025, 2026 will demand sharper decision-making and faster action from procurement and supply chain leaders. From financial services organisations accelerating cost-out programmes, to the public sector responding to shifting government priorities, to every organisation grappling with AI, the pressures and possibilities are mounting.
This collection brings together our sector and regional predictions to help leaders anticipate what’s coming, benchmark their priorities, and prepare for a year where resilience, data, and AI capabilities will separate those who adapt from those who fall behind.
AI in Procurement
The last year has proved that AI can deliver tangible results. 2026 will determine who can scale those results responsibly. For leaders ready to invest in data, orchestration, and skills, AI will redefine the procurement function.
Read moreFinancial Services
In the coming year, procurement leaders in financial services will operate in an environment shaped by significant cost-out programmes, technology-driven change, and a renewed focus on risk and resilience.
Read morePrivate Equity
Longer hold periods, persistent inflationary pressures, and the rising influence of artificial intelligence are reshaping what success looks like for operating partners and their portfolio teams in 2026.
Read morePublic Sector (UK)
Procurement leaders across the UK public sector are facing a challenging fiscal environment, while expectations for efficiency, innovation, and impact continue to grow. The full embedding of the Procurement Act 2023 and the push for digital, data-driven delivery are reshaping procurement’s role across every subsector.
Read moreMiddle East
Discover the key trends shaping GCC procurement and supply chains in 2026, and how leaders can prepare for a new era of regional and global influence.
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