If the past five years of supply chain issues have cemented anything in the mind of business decision-makers, it’s that procurement is a critical function of any modern business.

In Amazon Business’ 2025 State of Procurement Data report , senior leaders and decision-makers alike stated that effective procurement helps their organizations achieve return on investment (ROI) and meet the needs of stakeholders.

At the same time, businesses continue to struggle with key procurement challenges and face major hurdles with the adoption of technologies seen as carrying high potential for procurement, such as AI.

“Procurement is no longer a back-office function – it’s a key competitive advantage, allowing companies to reduce costs, increase operational efficiencies and fuel growth initiatives

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