GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Procurement Industry Statistics

Most procurement firms invest in HR to attract and retain skilled diverse talent.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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81% of procurement HR departments use data analytics to inform recruitment strategies

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68% of procurement organizations plan to increase their HR staff in the next year

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45% of procurement professionals believe talent acquisition is their biggest challenge

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52% of procurement teams plan to invest in HR technology to streamline hiring processes

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55% of procurement managers report difficulties in retaining skilled procurement workers

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78% of procurement HR departments plan to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023

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70% of procurement organizations are hiring remotely

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46% of procurement HR professionals report challenges with onboarding new hires

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33% of procurement teams are actively trying to diversify their talent pool

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50% of procurement organizations have implemented AI-driven recruitment tools

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40% of procurement HR professionals believe soft skills are the most critical attribute in new hires

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47% of procurement companies offer competitive compensation packages to attract top talent

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54% of procurement HR professionals plan to increase focus on diversity hiring initiatives

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75% of procurement organizations plan to use social media for recruiting

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54% of procurement HR managers report a need for more analytics-driven hiring processes

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67% of procurement HR specialists prioritize skills assessments during recruitment

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51% of procurement HR professionals cite recruiting diversity as a key goal for 2023

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42% of procurement HR departments reported an increase in flexible work arrangements

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48% of procurement HR teams believe technology can significantly improve employee onboarding

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53% of procurement teams are actively working to improve their employer branding to attract talent

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50% of procurement professionals have participated in virtual job fairs, demonstrating adaptation to digital recruiting

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45% of procurement managers see industry-specific experience as essential for HR hiring decisions

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42% of procurement HR teams allocate resources to improve workforce diversity

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60% of procurement teams prioritize improving employee engagement in 2023

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54% of procurement workers have expressed interest in leadership development programs

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72% of procurement professionals see employee turnover as a significant risk for their organization

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61% of procurement respondents report using employee satisfaction surveys to improve HR practices

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41% of procurement HR teams are investing in leadership coaching programs

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37% of procurement organizations measure HR success through employee engagement metrics

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43% of procurement professionals have experienced difficulties in succession planning

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63% of procurement organizations see internal mobility programs as vital for talent retention

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74% of procurement teams believe succession planning impacts overall procurement performance

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58% of procurement HR departments have increased their investment in employee wellness programs

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49% of procurement organizations utilize mentorship programs for employee development

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69% of procurement professionals indicate that workforce planning is a major HR focus for their organization

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36% of procurement organizations conduct regular employee engagement sessions

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38% of procurement organizations see employee feedback as critical for HR improvements

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67% of procurement HR departments have developed flexible career path programs

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71% of procurement professionals believe leadership support is crucial for HR initiatives success

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36% of procurement HR professionals report difficulties in succession planning for key roles

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48% of procurement organizations actively use employee retention metrics to inform HR strategies

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58% of procurement HR reports indicate an increase in remote work-related policies

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49% of procurement HR professionals cite employee burnout as a significant concern

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31% of procurement professionals have reported feeling underpaid, affecting motivation and retention

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44% of procurement HR managers report challenges in implementing new HR policies

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59% of procurement HR teams are prioritizing mental health support initiatives

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40% of procurement organizations offer ongoing training programs for their procurement staff

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30% of procurement professionals are actively seeking new employment due to lack of growth opportunities

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62% of procurement professionals have received formal procurement training

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35% of procurement roles require certification

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48% of procurement HR managers believe there is a skills gap in their teams

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42% of procurement professionals feel underprepared for digital transformation

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29% of procurement employees are Millennials, indicating a young workforce

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65% of procurement organizations plan to increase HR budget to support talent development

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29% of procurement staff have taken part in cross-functional training programs

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69% of procurement organizations emphasize onboarding quality to improve retention

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55% of procurement professionals report that lack of training hampers their effectiveness

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66% of procurement HR departments plan to increase their use of e-learning modules

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63% of procurement organizations are developing tailored onboarding programs to suit specific procurement roles

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55% of procurement organizations are investing in upskilling their HR personnel

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Key Highlights

68% of procurement organizations plan to increase their HR staff in the next year
45% of procurement professionals believe talent acquisition is their biggest challenge
52% of procurement teams plan to invest in HR technology to streamline hiring processes
40% of procurement organizations offer ongoing training programs for their procurement staff
30% of procurement professionals are actively seeking new employment due to lack of growth opportunities
55% of procurement managers report difficulties in retaining skilled procurement workers
78% of procurement HR departments plan to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023
62% of procurement professionals have received formal procurement training
35% of procurement roles require certification
48% of procurement HR managers believe there is a skills gap in their teams
70% of procurement organizations are hiring remotely
42% of procurement professionals feel underprepared for digital transformation
29% of procurement employees are Millennials, indicating a young workforce

With over two-thirds of procurement organizations planning to expand their HR teams amidst widespread challenges in talent acquisition, retention, and diversity, HR’s strategic role in transforming the procurement industry has never been more critical.

Digital Transformation and Data Analytics

81% of procurement HR departments use data analytics to inform recruitment strategies

Digital Transformation and Data Analytics Interpretation

With 81% of procurement HR teams harnessing data analytics to shape their recruitment strategies, it's clear that in the war for talent, numbers are now the ultimate competitive weapon—turning gut instincts into Data-driven decisions.

Hiring, Recruitment, and Workforce Expansion

68% of procurement organizations plan to increase their HR staff in the next year
45% of procurement professionals believe talent acquisition is their biggest challenge
52% of procurement teams plan to invest in HR technology to streamline hiring processes
55% of procurement managers report difficulties in retaining skilled procurement workers
78% of procurement HR departments plan to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023
70% of procurement organizations are hiring remotely
46% of procurement HR professionals report challenges with onboarding new hires
33% of procurement teams are actively trying to diversify their talent pool
50% of procurement organizations have implemented AI-driven recruitment tools
40% of procurement HR professionals believe soft skills are the most critical attribute in new hires
47% of procurement companies offer competitive compensation packages to attract top talent
54% of procurement HR professionals plan to increase focus on diversity hiring initiatives
75% of procurement organizations plan to use social media for recruiting
54% of procurement HR managers report a need for more analytics-driven hiring processes
67% of procurement HR specialists prioritize skills assessments during recruitment
51% of procurement HR professionals cite recruiting diversity as a key goal for 2023
42% of procurement HR departments reported an increase in flexible work arrangements
48% of procurement HR teams believe technology can significantly improve employee onboarding
53% of procurement teams are actively working to improve their employer branding to attract talent
50% of procurement professionals have participated in virtual job fairs, demonstrating adaptation to digital recruiting
45% of procurement managers see industry-specific experience as essential for HR hiring decisions
42% of procurement HR teams allocate resources to improve workforce diversity

Hiring, Recruitment, and Workforce Expansion Interpretation

As procurement organizations brace for a talent shake-up—boosting HR staff, embracing AI, and championing diversity—they're increasingly realizing that winning the talent race depends as much on soft skills and inclusive hiring practices as on the right tech tools and remote opportunities.

Leadership, Succession Planning, and Internal Development

60% of procurement teams prioritize improving employee engagement in 2023
54% of procurement workers have expressed interest in leadership development programs
72% of procurement professionals see employee turnover as a significant risk for their organization
61% of procurement respondents report using employee satisfaction surveys to improve HR practices
41% of procurement HR teams are investing in leadership coaching programs
37% of procurement organizations measure HR success through employee engagement metrics
43% of procurement professionals have experienced difficulties in succession planning
63% of procurement organizations see internal mobility programs as vital for talent retention
74% of procurement teams believe succession planning impacts overall procurement performance
58% of procurement HR departments have increased their investment in employee wellness programs
49% of procurement organizations utilize mentorship programs for employee development
69% of procurement professionals indicate that workforce planning is a major HR focus for their organization
36% of procurement organizations conduct regular employee engagement sessions
38% of procurement organizations see employee feedback as critical for HR improvements
67% of procurement HR departments have developed flexible career path programs
71% of procurement professionals believe leadership support is crucial for HR initiatives success
36% of procurement HR professionals report difficulties in succession planning for key roles
48% of procurement organizations actively use employee retention metrics to inform HR strategies

Leadership, Succession Planning, and Internal Development Interpretation

In a procurement landscape where 60% focus on boosting employee engagement and nearly half invest in mentorship and wellness programs, it's clear that organizations recognize that securing supply chain success begins with nurturing their internal talent—and that no amount of strategic sourcing can substitute for a well-mobilized, satisfied workforce.

Organizational Challenges and Change Management

58% of procurement HR reports indicate an increase in remote work-related policies
49% of procurement HR professionals cite employee burnout as a significant concern
31% of procurement professionals have reported feeling underpaid, affecting motivation and retention
44% of procurement HR managers report challenges in implementing new HR policies
59% of procurement HR teams are prioritizing mental health support initiatives

Organizational Challenges and Change Management Interpretation

With nearly six in ten procurement HR teams shifting towards remote policies and prioritizing mental health support, it's clear that the industry is navigating a delicate balancing act—embracing flexibility and employee well-being while confronting burnout and compensation concerns that threaten to weaken its foundation.

Talent Development and Workforce Skills

40% of procurement organizations offer ongoing training programs for their procurement staff
30% of procurement professionals are actively seeking new employment due to lack of growth opportunities
62% of procurement professionals have received formal procurement training
35% of procurement roles require certification
48% of procurement HR managers believe there is a skills gap in their teams
42% of procurement professionals feel underprepared for digital transformation
29% of procurement employees are Millennials, indicating a young workforce
65% of procurement organizations plan to increase HR budget to support talent development
29% of procurement staff have taken part in cross-functional training programs
69% of procurement organizations emphasize onboarding quality to improve retention
55% of procurement professionals report that lack of training hampers their effectiveness
66% of procurement HR departments plan to increase their use of e-learning modules
63% of procurement organizations are developing tailored onboarding programs to suit specific procurement roles
55% of procurement organizations are investing in upskilling their HR personnel

Talent Development and Workforce Skills Interpretation

Despite nearly two-thirds of procurement organizations recognizing skills gaps and emphasizing onboarding, over half cite training deficits as barriers to effectiveness, while a significant portion of professionals seek greener pastures, highlighting the urgent need for tailored upskilling and digital readiness in an increasingly youthful and evolving procurement landscape.