From Volatility to Agility: Building Adaptive Procurement in 2026

Economic uncertainty, shifting supply dynamics, and increasing pressure on margins are forcing procurement teams to rethink how they operate. In this session, Baringa’s in-house economist will set the stage with key macroeconomic trends shaping the year ahead, followed by a discussion on how those forces are translating into real-world procurement transformation.

Together, Baringa and Fairmarkit will explore how leading organizations are evolving from static processes to more adaptive operating models. We’ll unpack the capability gaps many teams face today, the operating model shifts underway, and the emerging best practices that are helping procurement teams respond faster, engage suppliers more effectively, and make better decisions in real time.

Rather than focusing on any single solution, this session will highlight patterns we’re seeing across the market and how teams are beginning to operationalize a more adaptive approach to procurement.