Based on research and exclusive interviews with industry leaders, Tangible Intelligence, Inc.’s first annual report, “From Cost Center to Value Creator: How Visionary Procurement Leaders Are Redefining Their Organization’s Competitive Edge in 2025” examines the growing pressure that procurement teams face from both internal complexity and external disruptions, and how technology, particularly AI, is transforming the function into a strategic powerhouse.
“This is not just another industry report — it’s a blueprint for procurement leaders,” says Robert Reynolds, founder and CEO of Tangible Intelligence. “Our interviews and research insights show how Indirect Procurement is rapidly evolving from a tactical function to a critical driver of business value.
Key takeaways:
· 65% of decision-makers cite system and process complexity as their primary obstacle to deliver transactions at the speed of business agility.
· Geopolitical uncertainty, tariff volatility, and evolving regulatory requirements create complex and unprecedented challenges for procurement teams.
· 98% of procurement organizations are planning significant investments in analytics and automation. AI is recognized as a critical enabler of expanded capabilities.
· Leaders across the industry express enthusiasm about AI's potential to enable organizations to automate routine tasks while enhancing strategic decision-making.
