Your 2026 Procurement Kickoff: The Metrics, Moves, and Market Shifts That Matter
Procurement teams made meaningful progress in 2025, shifting from AI experimentation to real adoption, sharpening efficiency expectations, modernizing supplier data, and beginning to automate tail spend at scale. But while last year laid the foundation, 2026 is poised to take procurement into an entirely new era defined by autonomy, adaptability, and intelligence.
In this discussion, we’ll look ahead to the trends, technologies, and market forces that will shape procurement in 2026. We’ll discuss what teams should prioritize, what metrics truly matter, and how automation and predictive insights will change the day-to-day work of buyers and category managers alike. This session is designed to help procurement leaders and practitioners start 2026 with clarity, direction, and confidence.
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Elizabeth Mozley is a procurement and Source-to-Pay leader who helps global organizations simplify complex processes while delivering measurable business results. With experience partnering across regions and functions, Elizabeth has led enterprise-wide initiatives that optimize workflows, integrate technology, and apply data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, Elizabeth brings deep expertise across the full Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, from governance design to operational transformation. Throughout her career, she has built high-performing teams and launched transformational programs that enhance agility, mitigate risk, and accelerate growth. Passionate about technology-enabled procurement, Elizabeth focuses on creating value beyond cost savings by aligning procurement strategy with broader business objectives and she is an avid tennis player who loves to travel with her family.
Jules is the VP of Professional Services and Supplier Enablement at Fairmarkit, the autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy and sell. With over 12 years of experience in ecommerce marketplaces, she’s passionate about building products and teams that drive real success for customers/partners and inspire positive change. At Fairmarkit, she wakes up every day thinking about how to continuously deliver a best-in-class experience for both customers and suppliers. Outside of work, you can find Jules adventuring in the great outdoors with her goofy yellow Labrador, Buddy.
Justin Cruz is the Head of Customer Success for the Americas at Fairmarkit. With over 10 years of experience in SaaS Customer Success, working closely with global enterprise organizations, he’s passionate about driving autonomous sourcing and helping organizations source more efficiently and effectively. His focus is on building high-performing teams and scalable customer programs that deliver long-term value and measurable outcomes. At Fairmarkit, Justin wakes up every day thinking about how to continuously improve the customer experience and enable customers to fully realize the value of autonomous sourcing. Outside of work, he enjoys time on the golf course and cheering on New York sports teams. Most importantly, Justin values spending time with his family.
