17.03.2025 | Pulse Check
Procurement Pulse Check Q1/2025: CPO Strategic Research Report
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
