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 organizations accelerating cost-out programs, to the public sector responding to shifting government priorities, to every organization 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 programs, 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 morePharma & Healthcare
Explore the key 2026 trends reshaping pharma and healthcare procurement—from geopolitical shocks to AI, patent cliffs, and rising resilience demands.
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