Expectations around procurement keep rising. Efficiency, transparency, and control are now baseline requirements. At the same time, automation and AI are changing what’s possible – and what’s complicated. The real challenge lies in making these technologies work within existing systems and everyday routines.

Despite growing investment, many organizations still lack a clear understanding of how mature their digital processes really are. The benefits of AI are not yet consistently proven, while structural issues such as poor data quality or a lack of skills continue to slow progress.

The Procurement Barometer 2026 looks at the current use of automation and AI in mid-sized procurement organizations, highlighting what works, what doesn’t, and what still stands in the way - from investments to structures and skills. Alongside technological maturity, the study also looks at investment priorities, organizational conditions, and the capabilities required to make effective use of new technologies.

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