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16/03/2025

CPO Strategic Research Report – Assessing Procurement Maturity: Key Insights for CPOs

Procurement is evolving, but how do organisations measure their progress? This CPO Strategic Research Report, developed in association with H&Z Management Consulting and the University of St. Gallen, provides a research-backed assessment of procurement maturity, analysing the factors that drive transformation. 

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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

Download the full report below and explore how procurement functions can enhance their strategic role.

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