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H&Z Procurement Pulse Check

BACKGROUND

H&Z Management Consulting regularly conducts surveys and analyses to shed light on the current situation and competitiveness of global procurement functions. The Procurement Pulse Check has become a recognised benchmark for tracking procurement sentiment, strategic priorities, and transformation trends worldwide. 

Each edition combines quantitative data with qualitative insights from senior procurement leaders and CPOs across industries. The result is a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on challenges and opportunities in procurement. Expert interviews and discussions provide additional depth, making the Procurement Pulse Check a trusted reference point for decision-makers across the globe.

LATEST PROCUREMENT PULSE CHECK

      

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Pulse Check
16.12.2025

Explore how procurement drives AI, digitalisation and sustainability while managing risk and execution challenges into 2026.

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Pulse Check
06.08.2025

Deep dive on the role of AI in procurement – focusing on sentiment, strategy, and transformation.

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Pulse Check
16.06.2025

Deep dive into the current geopolitical landscape, with a particular focus on U.S. tariff policy and its impact on procurement strategy, cost pressure, and resilience.

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Pulse Check
17.03.2025

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.

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Pulse Check
24.09.2024

Discover key trends in procurement, supply chain stability, AI adoption, and geopolitical risks in the Q3/2024 Pulse Check report.

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Pulse Check
08.08.2024

We’re pleased to share the latest Pulse Check with the University of St. Gallen and The Procurement Initiative, highlighting ongoing optimism and a focus on raw materials.

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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.
Richard McIntosh

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