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.