Chief Procurement Officers are being stretched like never before. Rising cost pressures, geopolitical volatility, supply disruptions, cybersecurity threats, and talent shortages are converging, all while expectations for savings, speed, and strategic impact continue to rise.

In the 2026 CPO Executive Insights Report, AlixPartners and Art of Procurement surveyed nearly 120 global procurement leaders to understand how the function is responding and why some teams consistently outperform their peers.

This report reveals the behaviors, capabilities, and operating models that separate procurement leaders from followers, and it offers a practical blueprint for building resilience while still delivering measurable financial impact.

Download your free copy to learn:

• Why cost reduction remains the #1 priority, and how top performers are achieving higher savings targets
• How leading teams are moving beyond transactional efficiency to technical cost reduction and value creation
• Where AI is actually being deployed in procurement today, and where it is delivering the biggest impact
• Why cybersecurity and multi-tier supplier risk now top the list of external threats
• How procurement leaders are rethinking talent models, metrics, and operating structures to stay ahead

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