
Analyst Report
The Hackett Group® 2026 Procurement Agenda and Key Issues Study
Free Analyst Report
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More pressure, fewer resources, rising risk. This report shows how top teams are responding in 2026.
Some key stats from the report
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50%
Cite cybersecurity as a
major concern for 2026
71%
Have adopted Gen AI
45%
Project higher levels of
savings in 2026
8%
Increase in workload is
expected in 2026
Every category, every supplier, every spend. In one view.
AI & Operating Model Transformation
AI Has Entered Procurement’s Top Strategic Priorities — For the First Time
Supply Continuity & Cost Reduction
Supply Continuity and Cost Reduction Remain Mission-Critical
Generative AI & Automation
Generative AI and Agent-Based Automation Are Now Mainstream
Workload & Budget Pressure
More Work. Fewer Resources. The Gap Is Widening.
AI Outcomes & ROI
AI Initiatives Are Delivering Measurable Results in 2026
Risk & Volatility
6 Risks Every Procurement Leader Needs to Plan for in 2026
Fabio Palusci, Procurement Director, Betsson Group
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