Complete the form below to receive the latest procurement and supply chain insights, reports, event invites, and networking opportunities.
Latest insights
The illusion of control in indirect spend: A survey of European CPOs and CFOs
Webinar
In this webinar, Richard Smothers, non-executive director at Greene King and former CFO of Greene King and Mothercare, joined E…
AI in procurement: The same teams, exponentially more value
Insight
Learn how AI becomes a force multiplier in procurement by boosting visibility, insight, and delivering exponentially more value…
Looking ahead to 2026: What’s next for AI in procurement?
Insight
Learn about the top AI trends shaping procurement in 2026, including data quality, copilots, automation, and agentic systems, t…
UK public sector procurement priorities for 2026: What leaders need to anticipate
Insight
As the public sector enters a new year defined by transformation, constraint, and opportunity, what should procurement leaders …
What’s ahead for procurement in 2026: A private equity perspective
Insight
As we move into 2026, procurement’s role in private equity-owned portfolio companies is continuing to evolve from cost manageme…
2026 outlook: How procurement and supply chain leaders in the GCC can prepare for a new era of global influence
Insight
Discover the key trends shaping GCC procurement and supply chains in 2026, and how leaders can prepare for a new era of regiona…
What’s ahead for procurement leaders in financial services in 2026
Insight
As 2026 approaches, financial services procurement faces structural transformation, advanced AI adoption, and a new regulatory …
What’s ahead for procurement leaders in 2026
Insight
Discover key 2026 procurement and supply chain trends across sectors. Learn how leaders can boost resilience, leverage data and…
Reports
How the GCC can accelerate in-country value through value chain development
Reports
Developed from Efficio’s experience supporting national industrial development across the GCC, this paper outlines how localiza…
The illusion of control in indirect spend: A survey of European CPOs and CFOs
Reports
This Efficio research uncovers the challenges of managing indirect spend and how procurement and finance professionals plan to …
The indirects advantage: Trends and strategies for procurement teams in Europe
Reports
This report presents the latest price trends for key indirect categories and proposes strategies to help procurement teams turn…
Guides
Maximising value creation through procurement: A checklist for Private Equity
Checklist
A practical framework for Private Equity firms to fully leverage procurement to identify, realise, and sustain value across the…
Sustainability in procurement: A seven-step roadmap
Guide
Sustainability in procurement has often been overlooked or only included as a tick-box exercise without achieving real impact. …
The role of the CPO: Top 10 priorities for C-Suite success in turbulent times
Guide
The historical view of what is expected from a Chief Procurement Officer is changing. Based on Efficio’s work with hundreds of …
The procurement checklist for uncertain times: How to drive long-term value
Checklist
Find out three core areas for procurement to review to create long-term value amidst uncertain times of inflation and supply ch…
Cost-effective decarbonisation: How to procure Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Guide
This guide is aimed at supporting small-medium organisations in the procurement of Renewable Energy Systems (RES), however, the…
Five essential steps to improve your sustainability performance through your supply chain
Guide
Download our 5 essential steps guide and handy checklist to improve sustainability performance through your supply chain.
Case studies
Making collaboration count: Unlocking procurement value across three NHS trusts
Case study
HNYPC partnered with Efficio and AdviseInc, combining healthcare-specific spend analytics with deep procurement expertise. The …
From partnered delivery to self-sufficiency: How Zendesk boosted margins through strategic cost discipline
Case study
Find out how Zendesk transformed its procurement function post-acquisition – delivering 14% annualised savings, a 1.5 percentag…
Leading the way to net zero: Embedding sustainability in procurement at a sovereign wealth fund
Case study
Find out how a sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East embedded sustainability into its procurement function, building a robus…
An M&A powerhouse: How procurement became the centre of value creation
Case study
Find out how a leading UK firm put procurement at the heart of its M&A value creation strategy, building a robust, fact-based b…
Latest media
Leading digital defence: AI, innovation and transformation
Podcast
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Victoria Cope, Commercial Director – Defence Digital and UK Ministry of Defence, to explore how tec…
From chaos to control: Transforming the everyday purchases that slow down procurement teams
Podcast
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Todd Hymas, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Business Worldwide, to discuss how technol…
Frontline decisions: From global health crises to war zones
Podcast
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Courtney Blake (former Senior Humanitarian Advisor and Team Lead at USAID, to explore what crisis-t…
Procurement snapshot: Unlocking M&A synergies through procurement excellence
Podcast
In this episode, Jessica Spicher is joined by Mert Erkan, VP at Efficio, to explore why procurement and supply chain deserve a …
Behind the seams: Procurement in the apparel industry
Podcast
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Bryan Wright (Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy and Alo Yoga and Board Member at Silvert’s Adaptiv…
From NHS to Riyadh: Transforming global healthcare
Podcast
In this episode, Jacqui Rock returns to the mic—this time from Riyadh—offering an inside look at one of the most significant he…
The Source Magazine
The Source 9
The Source
Covering themes including: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, the Public Sector, Industry 4.0, and more.
Beyond Cost: The emergence of Total Value
The Source
Low-cost supply doesn't always equal value. Procurement teams must now look beyond cost and consider supply chain security, val…
SPOTLIGHT on Stephen Day, Kantar: Procurement transformation
The Source
Interview with Stephen Day, CPO at Kantar, on how he completely transformed the procurement function during the pandemic.
Staying Power: How sustainability will define procurement
The Source
A sustainability business strategy for procurement and supply chain is essential to enhance business performance and ESG practi…
Building stronger supply chains in a post COVID-19 world
The Source
Restart and improve supply chains post-COVID-19 by focussing on resilience and agility using four clear stages: understanding, …
Reaping rewards from closer ties between CFOs and procurement
The Source
Establish a strong connection between CFOs and procurement to promote value and improve business performance.
Tour de source: Mastering cross-border procurement
The Source
Master the many challenges presented by pan-global procurement to reap rewards from reduced costs, greater agility, increased i…
Source to Pay: Finding the right solution for your business
The Source
The Source to Pay market is fast-moving and choosing the right option is challenging. This article will help you decide which s…