The Future of Procurement

Research by LinkedIn

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Procurement at a turning point

Global business today is defined by persistent uncertainty. The IMF’s World Uncertainty Index shows that volatility has surged to record highs, with 2024-2025 levels nearly five times larger than the long-run average. Financial crises, pandemics, and geopolitical disruptions were once seen as exceptional shocks. Now, they recur often enough to be treated as ongoing risks within the global economy.

Nowhere is this shift more visible than in global value chains, where supply chains continue to be stress-tested by pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade flows. At the same time, technological change is accelerating. Digital platforms and AI are reshaping how organizations operate, from automating transactions to reimagining decision-making.

This report looks at how these twin forces of uncertainty and innovation are reshaping procurement across industries. Using LinkedIn’s global data, it traces how procurement talent, leadership, and skills are evolving—and what that means for organizations aiming to strengthen resilience and agility. It highlights how procurement is expanding beyond its traditional boundaries and the capabilities leaders need to prepare their teams for what’s next.