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1、T h e2 0 2 3P r o c u r e C o nC P O R e p o r tE x p l o r i n g t h e C P O s R o l e i n D e c i s i o n-Ma k i n g,E S G L e a d e r s h i p,a n d T e c h n o l o g y A d o p t i o nThe 2023 ProcureCon CPO ReportExploring the CPOs Role in Decision-Making,ESG Leadership,and Technology Adoption 02

2、Table ofContents03 Executive Summary04 About the Respondents05 Key Insights06 CPOs Play a Significant Role in High-Level Decision-Making09 CPOs Make Efficiency and Cost Reduction Top Priorities13 Procurement Departments Are Making Progress on ESG Monitoring and Reporting16 Digital Transformation and

3、 Process Orchestration Are Important Areas of Investment19 Conclusion:In 2023,CPOs Will Be Head Negotiators and Technology Leaders20 Key Suggestions21 About the Authors22 About the Sponsor 03Executive SummaryProcurements role within the organization has only increased in importance.In recent years,m

4、ost companies have faced waves of supply chain challenges and are still actively engaged in reaching a mature level of digital transformation.The top three barriers to building a more mature procurement operation over the past few years are structure,technology,and strategy.Chief procurement officer

5、s(CPOs)now stand at the forefront of companies efforts to address these barriers and establish a more agile procurement process.This report explores the CPOs role in shepherding changes within the procurement function and the rest of the organization.It contains key insights from CPOs and other proc

6、urement leaders,identifies trends based on changes since last years report,and provides key suggestions for the role in 2023.04About the RespondentsThe WBR Insights research team surveyed 100 procurement,supply chain,and risk management leaders from across the U.S.and Canada to generate the results

7、featured in this report.More than half of the respondents(51%)are C-level executives.Less than$250 million 10%Pharmaceutical 9%Consumer products 9%Manufactured goods 9%Telecom,electronics,&high-tech 9%Chemicals,plastics,&polymers 9%Industrial manufacturing 9%Medical devices 9%Energy,oil,&gas 9%Aeros

8、pace&defense 9%Automotive 9%Banking,financial services,and insurance(BFSI)$250 million to$500 million$500 million to$1 billionMore than$1 billionWhat is the total amount of spend under management within your organization?What industry does your company represent?What is your seniority?With which gen

9、der do you identify?49%Male 51%Female 0%Non-binary 0%OtherWhat best describes your role?35%Procurement 35%Supply Chain 30%Risk Management 51%C-Level 4%Senior Vice President 13%Vice President 11%Head 3%Senior Director 18%Director34%25%16%25%05Key InsightsAmong the respondents:41%say their CPOs have b

10、egun playing more of a role in high-level decision-making over the past two years,but 47%say their role has remained the same.50%believe communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for their CPOs to be successful in 2023,while 47%say the same about regulation and compliance knowledge and 42

11、%say the same about flexibility and adaptability.The top-three focus areas for CPOs in the next 12 months are mitigating the effects of inflation(41%),technology implementation or transformation(39%),and delivering bottom-line savings(36%)Only 38%say their 2023 procurement strategies are well underw

12、ay.Most(52%)have only begun to make progress on their 2023 strategies.49%say their CPOs are directly involved in negotiations with only their most critical suppliers.66%say their CPOs play only a moderate role in ESG decision-making.59%say their procurement teams visibility into ESG metrics is“good.

13、”They are on par with their competitors.The high-priority efforts for the respondents CPOs over the next 12 months are:Enhancing the speed and efficiency of source-to-pay activities(81%)Reducing operational costs(78%)Reducing manual tasks from workflows(72%)Generating actionable insights to support

14、better decision-making(65%)Freeing up time to explore new opportunities(64%)79%say their procurement KPIs are“somewhat closely”linked to enterprise ESG goals.Only 7%say they are“very closely”linked.49%say their CPOs have led initiatives to acquire,implement,or adopt new technologies in the past 12 m

15、onths.37%say investment into digital transformation to reduce manual data entry would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their procurement operations the most,out of four options.Manual data entry(49%),poor or incomplete data(46%),and data enrichment challenges(42%)are the three biggest bar

16、riers to effectively evaluating supplier business practices.06CPOs Play a Significant Role in High-Level Decision-MakingThe role of the chief procurement officer(CPO)has only increased in importance in recent years,as most companies search for ways to reduce costs.In the past,the CPOs primary role w

17、as to procure goods and services for the company while keeping costs low.These focus area is still critical,but CPOs have also emerged as important contributors to the overall health of the business.Many CPOs have begun to play a larger role in decisions beyond procurement,such as those related to f

18、inance,risk management,sustainability,and technology.In the past two years,how has your CPOs role in high-level decision-making evolved?The CPO plays more of a role in high-level decision-making.The CPOs role in high-level decision-making has remained about the same.The CPO plays less of a role in h

19、igh-level decision-making.41%47%12%07A significant portion of the respondents(41%)say their CPOs have begun playing more of a role in high-level decision-making over the past two years.This represents a significant change in the role,as it indicates CPOs contributions to the business are becoming mo

20、re recognized.Nonetheless,almost half of the respondents(47%)say their CPOs roles in high-level decision-making havent changed,while 12%say their CPOs are playing less of a role.Although 42%of the respondents this year also say flexibility or adaptability are important,fewer say that negotiation ski

21、lls(33%)and financial analysis skills(32%)are core competencies for success.Communication and interpersonal skillsRegulation and compliance knowledgeFlexibility or adaptabilityInformation technology skillsLeadership and people management skillsNegotiation skillsFinancial analysis skillsWriting skill

22、sSoft Skills and Compliance Knowledge Are Now a MustThe skills and core capabilities that are most important to the role have also changed.In last years report,respondents said that financial analysis skills(47%),negotiation skills(42%),and flexibility or adaptability(42%)were core skills for CPOs t

23、o be successful in 2022.Instead,50%of the respondents this year say communication and interpersonal skills are core competencies,compared to just 38%last year.Furthermore,47%of the respondents this year say regulation and compliance knowledge are important to success in 2023 while only 39%said the s

24、ame of CPOs in 2022 last year.Which of the following core skills do you believe will be necessary for your CPO to be successful in 2023?32%33%42%38%47%50%38%20%08If many CPOs roles in high-level decision-making have increased,it means they must liaise with other departments to achieve company-wide o

25、bjectives.This could pertain to cost reduction and efficiency,but also interoperability,sustainability,and ESG in general.Occupying this emerging role will require communication and interpersonal skills as well as regulatory and compliance knowledge.Currently,41%of the respondents say mitigating the

26、 effects of inflation is a top focus area for CPOs,while 39%say technology implementation or transformation is a top focus area.Last year,only 32%of the respondents said inflation was a top concern.Inflation,Savings,and Technology Implementation Are CPOs Top Focus AreasCPOs focus areas have also cha

27、nged since the previous study.Last year,process improvement(39%)and minimizing supply chain disruptions(38%)were two of CPOs top priorities.Since then,these focus areas have diminished in importance,likely due to economic headwinds from inflation.Notably,36%of the respondents this year say deliverin

28、g bottom-line savings is a top focus area,compared to just 27%last year.Although inflation likely peaked in the summer of 2022,financial analysts suggest it may not be Mitigating the effects of inflationTechnology implementation or transformationDelivering bottom line savingsImproving sustainability

29、Improving alignment with business stakeholdersImproving supplier performance or supplier managementAdding headcount or filling open positionsMinimizing supply chain disruptionProcess improvementUpskilling the current teamWhat are your CPOs top-three areas of focus in the next 12 months?41%39%36%35%3

30、2%29%28%24%22%14%09going away anytime soon.This will make the cost of products and services more expensive in the long run,and it will make it more costly for the company to acquire financing for new initiatives.Moving into 2023,CPOs are heavily focused on delivering cost savings to the organization

31、 as prices for common products and resources increase.They are likely focusing heavily on contract management as well as searching for savings opportunities and discounts in negotiations with primary suppliers.Technology implementation and transformation have been a constant in the function over the

32、 past few years.However,it has become more important in recent months due to high costs.CPOs and other procurement leaders need new technologies to improve efficiency and more easily identify savings opportunities.CPOs Make Efficiency and Cost Reduction Top PrioritiesAs leaders of their departments,

33、one of CPOs most important roles is setting priorities for the department and developing a strategy for implementing changes and process improvements.These priorities can change year by year,even month by month.Most of the respondents are still in the process of developing and implementing their pro

34、curement strategies for 2023.Although this status may have changed slightly since the time of the study,only 38%say their 2023 procurement strategy is“well underway.”Most are only beginning to make progress on their procurement strategy planning(52%),while 10%havent started planning at all.Although

35、this suggests that many companies could be falling behind in their strategy implementations,these numbers are similar to last years.What is the current status of your 2023 procurement strategy planning?38%Our 2023 procurement strategy is well underway.52%Weve only begun to make progress on our 2023

36、procurement strategy planning.10%Our 2023 procurement strategy planning has yet to begin at all.10Efficiency and Cost Reduction Are Top CPO PrioritiesIn their planning sessions,CPOs will be laying out priorities for the year and developing plans of action for addressing key challenges and opportunit

37、ies.At 81%,a significant majority of the respondents say enhancing the speed and efficiency of source-to-pay activities is a high priority over the next 12 months.At 78%,reducing operational costs is also a high priority.As weve learned,technology implementation will likely be a core component of pr

38、ocurement strategies in 2023,but cost reduction and inflation mitigation appear to be top-of-mind.Both priorities could be achieved through a combination of technology implementation,contract negotiations,and supplier optimization.Likely,companies will either be implementing new Enhancing the speed

39、and efficiency of source-to-pay activitiesReducing operational costsReducing manual tasks from workflows(e.g.,with automation)Generating actionable insights to support better decision-makingFreeing up time to explore new opportunitiesDelivering on ESG and sustainability goalsImproving speed-to-value

40、 and ROIImproving compliance/making compliance more efficientBuilding and/or improving a supplier diversity programGenerating real-time visibility across the value chainProactive monitoring and mitigating of supply chain risks High priority Moderate priority Low priority How much of a priority are t

41、he following efforts for your CPO in the next 12 months?81%19%78%18%4%72%25%3%59%40%1%55%42%3%54%42%4%53%42%5%65%33%2%64%30%6%60%37%3%55%41%4%11source-to-pay solutions this year or will be working to optimize their use of solutions already in place.Procurement leaders will also be implementing ways

42、to streamline communication,collaboration,and transactions with suppliers.In previous studies,weve learned that optimizing supplier relationships can be challenging when the company uses separate systems from suppliers,or when suppliers are hesitant to be onboarded onto the companys system.Other imp

43、ortant priorities include the reduction of manual tasks(72%),generating actionable insights to support better decision-making(65%),and freeing up time to explore new opportunities(64%).All these priorities can be achieved through the more efficient use of data and by optimizing processes.CPOs Play a

44、 Significant Role in Contract NegotiationsIn addition to setting the strategy for the department,CPOs also have an important role in setting strategy when it comes to negotiations with suppliers.However,achieving the priorities mentioned above may require a more hands-on approach for CPOs if they ho

45、pe to pursue them via supplier negotiations.If cost reduction is a top priority,a CPOs intervention in negotiations may be necessary if it could lead to a more valuable supply relationship for the company.Indeed,only 11%of the respondents say their CPOs“set the strategy”but are“not directly involved

46、”in negotiations.About half of the respondents(49%)say their CPOs are directly involved in negotiations with their most critical suppliers,while 39%say their CPOs are directly involved with both“major”and critical suppliers.The CPO sets the strategy but is not directly involved in negotiationsThe CP

47、O is directly involved in negotiations with only our most critical suppliers.The CPO is directly involved in negotiations with our major and critical suppliers.The CPO gets directly involved in negotiations with most or all our suppliers.What role does your CPO currently play in negotiating contract

48、s?11%49%39%1%12The commitment to sustainability must come from the top to maximize its impact.While enterprises have made significant strides over the past several years,procurement leaders must do more to ensure that ESG targets are continuously monitored and aligned with business objectives.In thi

49、s latest ProcureCon CPO study,just 16%of respondents said that procurement leadership plays a large role in ESG decision-making in their organization.Thats too many enterprises that lack a strong procurement voice at the table when it comes to ESG.But the mindset is shifting.In 2023,leaders will be

50、emboldened to use data-driven approaches to operationalize their targets,according to GEPs Outlook 2023.GEPs sustainability experts forecast that CPOs will embed these methods into meaningful policy action and link these to their supplier outreaches.While spearheading internal ESG efforts is essenti

51、al to curb the damage to the environment,its not even half the battle.Direct control scope 3 emissions(emissions not produced by the company but occurring in its value chain)typically represent 70%of total emissions,depending on the industry.More than 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises acro

52、ss more than 30 industries and verticals worldwide count on GEP to solve their most pressing business challenges and achieve ambitious goals.Learn how GEP can help your enterprise reach its sustainability and business objectives.GEP delivers transformative supply chain solutions that help global ent

53、erprises become more agile and resilient,operate more efficiently and effectively,gain competitive advantage,boost profitability and increase shareholder value.Fresh thinking,innovative products,unrivaled domain expertise,smart,passionate people this is how GEP SOFTWARE,As such,operationalizing ESG

54、targets requires collecting and analyzing voluminous amounts of data from your suppliers and potentially your suppliers suppliers to get a complete picture of the enterprises environmental impact.According to the ProcureCon CPO study,most enterprises need to partner more closely with their suppliers

55、.With nearly one-third(32%)of respondents reporting that they need to improve visibility into their suppliers ESG metrics,there is ample opportunity to improve.While a supplier code of conduct can lay the foundation for better sustainability results,procurement leaders must develop and implement sus

56、tainable procurement policies,including contract clauses with sustainability criteria.Procurement must also be prepared to walk away from partners that dont share their commitment to improving ESG.Why is procurement best positioned to lead the sustainability effort?Procurement operationalizes strate

57、gic initiatives developed by the business serving as the engine for sustainable change.Procurement represents the most leverage an organization has with its supplier base leverage to do good for the business and the environment.GEP STRATEGY and GEP MANAGED SERVICES together deliver supply chain solu

58、tions of unprecedented scale,power and effectiveness.Our customers are the worlds best companies,including hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic,financial and operational goals.Headquartered in Clark,New Jersey,GEP has offices and operat

59、ions centers across Europe,Asia,Africa and the Americas.To learn more,visit BETTER ESG OUTCOMES REQUIRE LEADERSHIP,TOOLS AND DATA 13Procurement Departments Are Making Progress on ESG Monitoring and ReportingProcurement departments up until now played a part in launching and supporting environmental,

60、social,and governance(ESG)initiatives.One of their primary responsibilities in this area is enforcing ESG guidelines among suppliers.Sustainable procurement is perhaps the most prominent form of ESG in the department,but social and governance issues are also priorities in terms of reducing risk.At 6

61、6%,most of the respondents say their procurement leaders play a moderate role in ESG decision-making at the organization.This suggests that most CPOs and other procurement leaders have a hand in developing ESG strategies,but they may not be the key drivers of ESG decisions.Only 16%of the respondents

62、 say their procurement leaders play a large role in ESG decision-making.What role does your procurement leadership currently play in ESG(Environment,Social,and Governance)decision-making at your organization?A large roleA moderate roleA small role16%66%18%14Most Companies Have a Good View of Supplie

63、r ESG MetricsStill,procurement leaders are playing the primary role in implementing the organizations ESG policies within the department and among suppliers.In last years study,in each case,only about half of the respondents said their procurement teams had the resources they needed to ensure compli

64、ance in areas like people(53%),technology(53%),and policy(44%).Although this question wasnt asked in this years study,59%of the respondents this year rate their procurement teams visibility into the ESG metrics of suppliers as“good”they are at parity with competitors.New developments in ESG monitori

65、ng tools have made it easier for companies to monitor how their suppliers,and even their suppliers suppliers activities are impacting their overall carbon footprint.They have also made it easier to monitor and report on ESG metrics among the supplier base.Another 8%rate their visibility as“excellent

66、”they are ahead of their competitors.These results suggest that procurement departments have made noteworthy progress in ESG policy enforcement among their suppliers.Visibility is essential for collecting data upstream in the supply network,and it enables companies to rely on hard evidence when nego

67、tiating with suppliers over sustainability and governance issues.Excellent-We are ahead of our competitors.Good-We are at parity with our competitors.Needs Improvement-We are behind our competitors.Poor-We have little visibility,or no visibility at all.How would you rate your procurement teams visib

68、ility into the ESG metrics of your suppliers?8%59%32%1%15ESG KPIs Are Only Somewhat Aligned with Company GoalsFurthermore,last year,55%of the respondents said their procurement KPIs were linked to enterprise goals at the company.However,about one-third(33%)said they were not,and 12%werent sure.The r

69、esults of this years study imply that companies made progress in linking KPIs with enterprise ESG goals.Most of the respondents(79%)say their procurement KPIs are somewhat closely linked to company ESG goals.Another 7%say they are linked very closely.Although there is some room for improvement,this

70、implies that procurement leaders are at least working toward alignment between procurements KPIs and the ESG goal of the company.This is a challenging process,as procurement must focus on business-critical KPIs first and foremost,and those dont always align directly with ESG objectives.How closely a

71、re your procurement KPIs linked to enterprise ESG goals in your company?Very closelySomewhat closelyNot very closely7%79%14%Visibility is essential for collecting data upstream in the supply network,and it enables companies to rely on hard evidence when negotiating with suppliers over sustainability

72、 and governance issues.“16Digital Transformation and Process Orchestration Are Important Areas of InvestmentAs a function,procurement is typically responsible for sourcing products,technology,and services.This includes managed services,SaaS products,and the items necessary for day-to-day operations.

73、These investments can have a significant impact on the entire company.For example,the adoption of a new procurement platform could alter processes relating to the companys finances as well as how it works with suppliers.CPOs Are Pursuing Technology Investments and Leading Digital Transformation Init

74、iativesAt 49%,about half of the respondents say their CPOs have led initiatives to acquire,implement,or adopt new technologies over the past 12 months.In verbal responses,many of the respondents who say their CPOs led initiatives to adopt new technologies also say their CPOs played a key role in neg

75、otiations with service providers.“Our CPO has been relentlessly working on developing digital know-how and successfully struck a deal with a tech service provider by personally negotiating the terms and conditions of the deal,”says a C-level risk management executive at a financial firm.Has your CPO

76、 led any initiatives to acquire,implement,or adopt new technologies in the past 12 months?49%Yes 51%No 17“Our CPO provided all the necessary assistance in terms of approvals and budget allocation to a tech acquisition which has been pending since the pandemic,”says a senior director of risk manageme

77、nt at a consumer products company.“There was also some level of participation in the deal-making and negotiations factor of it.”Indeed,other respondents describe their CPOs as“chief negotiators”and state explicitly that they did extensive research into technology before engaging in negotiations.As f

78、or the technologies themselves,the respondents say their CPOs sought a variety of applicable solutions.These range from communications tools to order management platforms and automation solutions.Some respondents also say their CPOs spearheaded overall digital transformation at their companies.This

79、result aligns with the result of the next question.Over one-third of the respondents(37%)say investments in digital transformation to reduce manual data entry would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations.Over one-fourth(27%)say the same about process orchestration across

80、systems.CPOs will likely be leading in strategy development and negotiations to make key transformations a reality.Based on these results,many procurement leaders have already taken up additional leadership roles in what one respondent describes as“digital transformation units”at their companies.Dig

81、ital transformation to reduce manual data entryProcess orchestration across systemsData enrichmentGovernanceIn which of the following areas would additional investment improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your procurement operations the most?37%27%23%13%18Manual data entryPoor or Incomplete d

82、ataData enrichmentDigital transformation to reduce manual data entryLack of access to 3rd party dataProcess orchestration across systemsGovernanceData exists across multiple systemsOvercoming Data Barriers Will Also Be a Key Form of TransformationThe fact the respondents named“process orchestration

83、across systems”an important investment priority is also noteworthy from a data perspective.In last years study,41%of the respondents described“trouble integrating with legacy systems”as“somewhat of a challenge,”while 27%described it as“a significant challenge.”Often,challenges associated with these

84、integrations are directly related to data.Synchronizing data between systems is one of the most important steps in achieving efficiency across the department and the company.In addition to internal systems,procurement departments must align their data operations with those of their competitors.Doing

85、 so is integral to improving efficiency and obtaining visibility into the supply network.According to 49%of the respondents,manual data entry is one of the top-three biggest challenges they face in evaluating supplier business practices.This suggests that automation will be an important technology i

86、nvestment for CPOs moving forward.Other top barriers include poor or incomplete data(46%),data enrichment(42%),and efforts relating to digital transformation specifically to reduce manual data entry(39%).CPOs may need to rely on external service providers or consultants to address these challenges,e

87、specially if the companys technologies and processes dont integrate effectively with those of suppliers.What are your three biggest data barriers in effectively evaluating supplier business practices?49%46%42%39%39%35%25%25%19Conclusion:In 2023,CPOs Will Be Head Negotiators and Technology LeadersThe

88、 results of this study demonstrate that CPOs are still focusing heavily on goals like efficiency and cost reduction,but they are beginning to play a much larger role in digital transformation.Several respondents say that their CPOs played a leading role in the adoption and implementation of new tech

89、nologies like communications tools and order management solutions.The respondents also say their CPOs are playing a larger role in negotiations,especially with critical suppliers.This has made soft skills like communication more important than they may have been in the past.Technical knowledge is al

90、so becoming essential as CPOs take on more responsibility in acquiring new solutions for the company.A CPO who is knowledgeable about how a technology works will be in a better position to negotiate on issues like cost.They will also be in a better position to determine what capabilities they need f

91、rom a solution and what can be left out of the purchase.In 2023,CPOs will likely continue to take on leadership roles in areas like ESG.However,the results indicate that CPOs arent setting ESG strategy as much as they are leading ESG initiatives within the procurement function.That said,there is a g

92、reat deal that procurement leaders can contribute to the companys ESG initiatives through technology adoption,automation,data governance,and negotiations with suppliers.20Key Suggestions Continue focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.Companies are still struggling with inflation,so reducing cost

93、s will be a primary focus for the foreseeable future.Technology can play a role in making operations more efficient,and the CPO can negotiate with critical suppliers to reduce prices,where possible.Empower your CPO to become a technology leader.Multiple respondents indicate that their CPOs led negot

94、iations in technology acquisition and that they are in a good position to help lead the company in digital transformation.Develop communication skills and compliance knowledge.CPOs are playing a bigger role in negotiations and inter-departmental coordination,so soft skills are now essential.They mus

95、t also have a strong knowledge of regulation and compliance issues to help the company reduce risk.Digital transformation and process orchestration should be key areas of investment.Aligning processes across the company and with suppliers could improve efficiency and help reduce costs.Automating man

96、ual processes is one of the most important focal points within the respondents digital transformation efforts.21About the AuthorsWBR Insights is the custom research division of Worldwide Business Research(WBR),the world leader in industry-driven thought-leadership conferences.Our mission is to help

97、inform and educate key stakeholders with research-based whitepapers,webinars,digital summits,and other thought-leadership assets while achieving our clients strategic goals.For more information,please visit .For over 20 years,ProcureCon has helped companies develop and implement world-class sourcing

98、 programs through interactive workshops,innovative keynotes and intimate networking sessions.All designed to take you beyond cost savings.ProcureCon is built for practitioners,by practitioners-Whether youre a CPO or a rising star,a large or small spend company,ProcureCon has content and built-in con

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100、lity and increase shareholder value.Fresh thinking,innovative products,unrivaled domain expertise,smart,passionate people this is how GEP SOFTWARE,GEP STRATEGY and GEP MANAGED SERVICES together deliver supply chain solutions of unprecedented scale,power and effectiveness.Our customers are the worlds

101、 best companies,including more than 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic,financial and operational goals.A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants,GEPs cloud-native software and digital business platforms consistently win awards and recognit

102、ion from industry analysts,research firms and media outlets,including Gartner,Forrester,IDC,ISG,and Spend Matters.GEP is also regularly ranked a top supply chain consulting and strategy firm,and a leading managed services provider by ALM,Everest Group,NelsonHall,IDC,ISG and HFS,among others.Headquartered in Clark,New Jersey,GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe,Asia,Africa and the Americas.To learn more,visit .