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17.03.2025 | Pulse Check

Procurement Pulse Check Q1/2025: CPO Strategic Research Report

The Procurement Pulse Check Q1/2025, developed by H&Z and the University of St. Gallen, benchmarks procurement maturity and reveals key drivers of transformation for CPOs.

The CPO Strategic Research Report provides a research-backed analysis of procurement maturity. It identifies the barriers and enablers influencing procurement transformation and applies a proven maturity framework to assess how procurement teams rank across strategy, internal integration, organisational status, and skills development.

Findings reveal four maturity clusters—from “Undeveloped” to “Strategic”—and their impact on supplier relationships, financial performance, and operations. This report equips procurement leaders with clear benchmarks and strategic insights to drive measurable improvement. 

 
 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Research-backed assessment of procurement maturity, developed with H&Z and the University of St. Gallen
  • Four maturity clusters identified—from “Undeveloped” to “Strategic“
  • Key barriers and enablers shaping procurement transformation
  • Impact on supplier relationships, financial performance, and operations
  • Practical insights for procurement leaders to benchmark and improve maturity

READ THE FULL PROCUREMENT PULSE CHECK Q1/2025 NOW

  

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Richard McIntosh

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Richard leads H&Z London operations, specialising in procurement transformation and cost reduction, driving high-impact initiatives across manufacturing, healthcare and technology sectors.
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