Skip to content

Category: Executive Insights

procurement-strategic-decision-making

Procurement Is Being Pulled Into More Strategic Decisions Than Ever Before

February 23, 2026 | ,
Procurement’s role within organisations has expanded significantly. Once focused primarily on cost control and supplier negotiation, procurement is now increasingly involved in strategic decisions that shape long-term business performance. As
Read More
Leadership

The Procurement Leadership Trade-Offs No One Talks About

February 23, 2026 | ,
Procurement leadership is often discussed in terms of best practice, transformation, and value creation. Less frequently explored are the trade-offs leaders make every day as they balance competing demands. These
Read More
Data

Why Procurement Leaders Are Reframing Data as a Decision Discipline

February 15, 2026 | ,
Data and analytics are firmly embedded in procurement conversations. Dashboards are more advanced. AI-driven tools are more accessible. Reporting environments are more sophisticated than ever. Yet across recent Executive Insights,
Read More
procurement data quality and analytics

Data Quality Remains Procurement’s Biggest Digital Barrier

February 15, 2026 | ,
Digital tools are now firmly embedded across procurement functions. Analytics platforms, dashboards, and AI-driven solutions promise greater visibility, stronger forecasting, and faster decision making. Investment in digital capability continues to
Read More
Teamwork

What High-Performing Procurement Teams Do Differently

February 15, 2026 | ,
High-performing procurement teams are rarely defined by tools alone. Technology plays an important role, but consistent performance is more often shaped by behaviours, clarity of purpose, and how effectively teams
Read More
procurement transformation and change management

Why Procurement Transformation Programmes Often Stall

February 15, 2026 | ,
Procurement transformation programmes are launched with strong intent. They promise improved visibility, better decision making, and increased value creation. They are often backed by technology investment, new operating models, and
Read More
procurement leadership decision making

Why Judgement Is Becoming Procurement’s Most Valuable Leadership Skill

February 12, 2026 | ,
Negotiation remains fundamental to procurement. But in volatile and complex markets, judgement is emerging as the capability that truly defines high-performing leaders. The shift beyond negotiation For decades, negotiation was
Read More
Resilience

What Procurement Leaders Really Mean When They Talk About Resilience

February 12, 2026 | ,
Resilience has become one of the most used words in procurement. It is often presented as a goal, a programme, or a capability that can be added through tooling. Yet
Read More

JAGGAER Supports Betsson Group in Strengthening Procurement Governance Across €130 Million in Spend

February 11, 2026 | ,
JAGGAER has announced the successful delivery of a procurement digitalisation programme with Betsson Group, reinforcing governance, transparency, and operational control across more than €130 million in managed spend. The initiative
Read More
Supplier Network

Supplier Risk Is No Longer a Procurement Side Issue

February 10, 2026 | ,
Supplier risk has traditionally been treated as a secondary concern, addressed through periodic reviews or escalated only when issues arise. That approach is no longer sufficient. As supply networks become
Read More
procurement cost savings and supplier pressure

Why Procurement Cost Savings Are Getting Harder to Deliver

February 8, 2026 | ,
For many procurement teams, cost savings targets remain as aggressive as ever. Yet delivering those savings has become increasingly difficult. Inflationary pressure, supplier consolidation, and ongoing volatility across global markets
Read More
strategic decision making in procurement leadership

The One Capability Procurement Leaders Say They Need More Than Technology

January 28, 2026 | , ,
Technology continues to dominate procurement transformation conversations, yet many leaders suggest that tools alone are not the primary barrier to progress. Across executive interviews and leadership discussions, a recurring theme
Read More
« 123Next »