> **来源：[研报客](https://pc.yanbaoke.cn)** # Ardent Partners' Procurement Metrics That Matter in 2026 ## Core Content This report by Ardent Partners, sponsored by GEP®, provides an in-depth analysis of procurement trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2026. It outlines key performance metrics that are critical for procurement leaders to understand and improve their function's impact within the enterprise. ## Main Points - **Procurement's Evolving Role**: Procurement is no longer just a cost-saving function but a strategic business partner responsible for driving resilience, managing risk, and supporting growth. - **Challenges in 2026**: - 79% of CPOs expect 2026 to be more challenging than the previous year. - Top challenges include budget constraints, misaligned processes, and supply market volatility. - **High Expectations**: - 75% of procurement leaders expect stronger performance in 2026. - AI is accelerating the transformation of procurement into a more strategic and efficient function. - **Key Priorities**: - **Cost Savings**: Ranked as the top priority by 75% of CPOs. - **Supply Risk Management**: 48% of CPOs rank it as a top priority. - **Digital Transformation & AI Deployment**: 31% of CPOs prioritize these as key areas of focus. - **Technology Adoption**: - 61% of CPOs view AI as a productivity and scale enabler. - 61% of organizations with AI initiatives plan to introduce agentic AI within the next 2–3 years. - **ProcureTech Adoption**: - Contract management repositories, eProcurement platforms, eSourcing tools, and supplier networks have reached majority adoption. - AP automation, supplier management, and risk monitoring are also gaining traction. - **Spend Under Management**: - In 2026, the industry average is 69.3%. - Best-in-Class organizations manage 90.2% of enterprise spend, offering a significant competitive advantage. - **Savings Performance**: - The average savings rate is 7.6% in 2025, with a target of 7.8% in 2026. - Best-in-Class organizations achieve a 9.2% savings rate, significantly higher than the 7.3% industry average. - **Competitive Sourcing**: - 50.7% of addressable spend flows through a formal sourcing process. - Best-in-Class organizations source 69% of their addressable spend, compared to 45% for others. - **Supplier Enablement**: - 61% of suppliers are electronically enabled. - A significant portion of suppliers still operate outside the digital ecosystem, limiting efficiency and visibility. - **Compliant Spend**: - The industry average for contract-compliant spend is 78.2%. - Best-in-Class organizations achieve 92.8% compliant spend, indicating stronger governance and purchasing discipline. ## AI Maturity and Adoption - AI is becoming a strategic priority, with 22% of organizations actively deploying it in live operations and 35% piloting use cases. - The AI Maturity Model shows varying levels of adoption, from exploratory to production. - **AI Access**: - #1: General-purpose AI tools & copilots - #2: Internally developed models - #3: Embedded AI in ProcureTech and ERPs - **Barriers to AI Adoption**: - Data quality and integration with existing systems are the leading constraints. - Strong data foundations, flexible use case configuration, and executive sponsorship are critical for successful AI implementation. ## Best-in-Class Insights - **Spend Under Management**: Best-in-Class organizations manage 90.2% of enterprise spend, demonstrating greater influence and visibility. - **Savings**: These organizations achieve a 9.2% savings rate, driven by broader sourcing coverage and stronger procurement influence. - **Competitive Sourcing**: They source 69% of their addressable spend, reinforcing the value of formal sourcing processes. - **Compliant Spend**: They achieve 92.8% compliance, reflecting robust governance and policy enforcement. ## Conclusion The procurement function in 2026 is under increasing pressure to deliver financial impact, manage risk, and support enterprise growth. AI and digital transformation are central to meeting these challenges, with procurement leaders increasingly adopting AI to improve efficiency, speed, and decision-making. While adoption is growing, the maturity of AI usage remains uneven, and foundational elements such as data quality, integration, and workforce readiness are essential for success. Understanding and leveraging key metrics like spend under management, savings, and compliant spend will be crucial for procurement organizations aiming to stay competitive and drive value in an increasingly complex and uncertain business environment.