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The Cost of Direct Procurement on Siloed Infrastructure

The State of Direct Procurement 2026

Bringing our direct spend maturity model to life, this report identifies how leaders pull ahead while others stall. Built on quantitative and qualitative criteria from 133 senior direct procurement leaders, we reveal why infrastructure is the defining challenge for 2026. Discover the roadmap to transition from necessity to advantage.

  • Master the Pillars: Implement the infrastructure, intelligence, and influence needed for 2026.
  • Cut Losses: Address the $16M average annual cost of supply disruptions.
  • Benchmark: See where you stand against laggards and leaders in the maturity model.
  • Strategic Shift: Move from operational necessity to a competitive advantage.

Learn how our top performing respondents surpassed their peers in our new report.

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