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We would like you to think about the future of the profession. When will the following statements become reality?
AI will make autonomous procurement and supply chain decisions in most organisations
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Procurement and supply chain functions will be smaller, but more strategic
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Procurement will have lead responsibility for sustainability
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Building organisational resilience will be the top priority in global business
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Procurement will be the primary early warning system for organisational risk
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Procurement will hold a permanent C-suite position
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Procurement will be the key instrument for the prevention of corruption and fraud
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
Human-centric skills will rise in importance above technical skills
Already happening
By 2030
By 2050
Unlikely
What skills will be essential for procurement and supply chain professionals in 2050?
And which skills will disappear?
92 million jobs will disappear by 2030, but 170 million new jobs will replace them*. Which new roles will exist within procurement and supply by 2050?
(* World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025)
Select from the following, and share your own ideas
Human-AI coalescence lead
Autonomous procurement manager
Ecosystem innovation lead
Climate risk procurement analyst
Predictive supply planner
VP ethical behaviour
Other (name another role you believe will exist)
What can the procurement profession become? How does it need to change to get there?
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