What Procurement in 2025 Taught Us By Group CPO   Across Australia, CPOs entered 2025 with cautious optimism, navigating inflation cooldowns, geopolitical uncertainty, workforce reshuffles and accelerated digitisation. What emerged was a profession under pressure, but also on the edge of unprecedented opportunity. As one CPO in financial services put it: “Procurement’s seat at the table is no longer the goal. Influence at the table is.” This year’s review reflects that shift:

Executive Presence: The Hidden Differentiator in Procurement Leadership By GROUP CPO December 2025 “Experience might get you the interview, but executive presence is what will get you the role.” anon Procurement leaders know what it means to deliver results managing complexity, mitigating risk, and driving value. But once you’re in the room where decisions are made, technical mastery alone won’t set you apart. The leaders who rise are the ones who project confidence, credibil

What Procurement Leaders Can Learn From Porsche’s High Performance Supply Chain By GROUP CPO December 2025 In an era defined by supply volatility, electrification pressures and rising sustainability expectations, Porsche stands out as a manufacturer that continues to deliver resilience, agility and innovation. Much of that success can be traced to a procurement function that is strategically positioned, deeply integrated, and relentlessly future focused. As procurement leader

CPO PULSE August 2025 The Importance of Cultural Fit in Executive Hiring: A Focus on Procurement Executives In the competitive world of executive hiring, the selection of top-tier talent for leadership positions is more than just about skills and experience. As companies increasingly look to procure leaders who can steer their teams and functions toward long-term success, cultural fit has become one of the most critical elements in the hiring process, particularly for procur

CPO Pulse August 2025 The Future of Procurement is Intelligent: How Technology is Shaping the Procurement Landscape As we look toward the future of procurement, one thing is certain: it is poised for a transformation driven by intelligence, intelligent technologies, data, and decision making. The rapid pace of technological advancements is reshaping how procurement leaders operate and how organisations manage their supply chains. In this article, we will explore how intellig

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