GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Procurement Industry Statistics

Majority of procurement leaders prioritize upskilling for digital transformation success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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70. 43% of procurement organizations have adopted AI-based predictive analytics training

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73. 62% of organizations identify digital transformation as the primary driver for procurement reskilling initiatives

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20. Only 22% of procurement professionals feel their current skills are sufficient for future demands

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35. 53% of procurement teams believe soft skills are as important as technical skills

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55. 53% of procurement professionals feel unprepared for future technological changes

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59. 88% of procurement managers believe that digital skills are critical for strategic sourcing

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69. 60% of procurement leaders believe that soft skills training enhances team collaboration

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2. 48% of procurement professionals believe reskilling can help mitigate talent shortages

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11. 58% of procurement leaders believe reskilling can lead to greater cost savings

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30. 70% of organizations see reskilling as crucial for maintaining competitive advantage

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48. 61% of procurement professionals believe reskilling will influence their career progression

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52. 60% of procurement leaders recognize that reskilling reduces turnover rates

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74. 77% of procurement staff believe that reskilling ensures long-term career stability

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1. 76% of procurement leaders see upskilling as essential for digital transformation

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3. 65% of companies increased their investment in procurement training programs in 2022

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4. 42% of procurement staff have completed at least one upskilling course in the last 12 months

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5. 54% of organizations see upskilling as a way to improve supply chain resilience

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6. 82% of procurement managers identify digital skills as a top priority for upskilling

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7. 29% of procurement teams lack sufficient training in data analytics

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8. 63% of procurement professionals are interested in learning about AI and automation

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9. 71% of companies plan to reskill their procurement workforce to adapt to new technologies by 2025

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10. The global procurement training market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2025

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12. 45% of procurement professionals see a skill gap in contract management

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13. 54% of companies increased online learning platforms for procurement training during the pandemic

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14. 37% of procurement teams have formal mentorship programs to promote upskilling

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15. 43% of procurement managers believe that talent development is a critical factor for supply chain agility

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16. 68% of procurement professionals want training in sustainability practices

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17. 30% of procurement staff have reported that lack of training hampers their efficiency

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18. 55% of organizations rely on external vendors for procurement upskilling programs

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19. 78% of procurement projects involving digital tools require team reskilling

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21. 49% of organizations consider continuous learning as a top procurement development priority

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22. 59% of procurement teams participated in industry-specific upskilling initiatives in 2023

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23. 64% of procurement professionals have expressed interest in certifications like CIPS or ISM for career advancement

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24. 51% of companies reported that upskilling efforts led to better supplier negotiations

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25. Trainings focused on digital procurement solutions increased by 43% from 2021 to 2022

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26. 83% of procurement leaders see AI literacy as vital for future procurement success

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27. 41% of procurement organizations use virtual reality for upskilling their workforce

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28. 76% of procurement professionals plan to enroll in online courses in the next year

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29. 46% of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in procurement invest less than 10 hours annually in employee upskilling

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31. 38% of procurement teams have observed skill obsolescence in their workforce over the past five years

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32. 54% of procurement leaders already incorporate AI tools training into their onboarding processes

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33. 67% of procurement professionals value mentorship programs for development

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34. 80% of procurement organizations have a dedicated training budget

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36. 61% of organizations plan to increase their procurement training budgets in the next 12 months

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37. 49% of procurement departments are actively reskilling for supply chain sustainability

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38. 72% of procurement professionals express confidence that upskilling will improve their job performance

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39. Time spent on procurement training increased by 33% during the pandemic

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40. 29% of procurement projects are delayed due to skill gaps

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41. 52% of leading organizations partner with universities for procurement upskilling programs

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42. 83% of procurement managers view continuous education as critical for digital transformation

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43. 48% of procurement teams have been upskilled through in-house training initiatives

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44. 70% of procurement professionals report that reskilling has improved their strategic thinking capacity

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45. 41% of companies focus on cross-functional skills during procurement upskilling programs

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46. 65% of procurement professionals from emerging markets are actively seeking upskilling opportunities

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47. 55% of procurement leaders allocate over 20% of their training budget to digital skills

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49. 79% of organizations plan to implement more e-learning modules for procurement training in 2023

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50. 46% of procurement teams have adopted gamification techniques for training purposes

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51. 34% of procurement professionals are interested in learning about blockchain technology

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53. 72% of surveyed procurement practitioners agree that ongoing training is linked to better supplier relationships

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54. 40% of organizations provide digital badge certifications for procurement courses

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56. 84% of procurement training initiatives include a focus on ethical sourcing and compliance

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57. 49% of procurement professionals have participated in cross-industry upskilling programs

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58. 62% of organizations aim to reskill procurement teams to meet sustainability targets

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60. 33% of procurement workflows have been automated via reskilling efforts

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61. 74% of procurement professionals have reported an increase in job satisfaction after upskilling

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62. 39% of procurement departments report that reskilling has led to a reduction in external consultancy costs

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63. 66% of procurement leaders participate in industry webinars to stay current on skills development

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64. 78% of procurement teams are interested in training related to circular economy practices

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65. 52% of procurement professionals view cross-training as a key component of reskilling

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66. 69% of companies are considering AI-driven personalized learning paths for procurement upskilling

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67. 54% of procurement firms have partnered with tech companies for employee reskilling programs

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68. 80% of procurement employees see value in microlearning modules for ongoing skills development

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71. 58% of procurement skills gaps are related to supply chain risk management

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72. 35% of procurement professionals have completed a certification in supplier relationship management

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75. 80% of procurement managers rate continuous learning as a strategic priority for future growth

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Key Highlights

1. 76% of procurement leaders see upskilling as essential for digital transformation
2. 48% of procurement professionals believe reskilling can help mitigate talent shortages
3. 65% of companies increased their investment in procurement training programs in 2022
4. 42% of procurement staff have completed at least one upskilling course in the last 12 months
5. 54% of organizations see upskilling as a way to improve supply chain resilience
6. 82% of procurement managers identify digital skills as a top priority for upskilling
7. 29% of procurement teams lack sufficient training in data analytics
8. 63% of procurement professionals are interested in learning about AI and automation
9. 71% of companies plan to reskill their procurement workforce to adapt to new technologies by 2025
10. The global procurement training market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2025
11. 58% of procurement leaders believe reskilling can lead to greater cost savings
12. 45% of procurement professionals see a skill gap in contract management
13. 54% of companies increased online learning platforms for procurement training during the pandemic

As the procurement industry accelerates into the digital age, with over 82% of managers prioritizing digital skills and nearly three-quarters recognizing reskilling as vital for long-term success, the need for comprehensive upskilling and reskilling initiatives has become more urgent than ever.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

70. 43% of procurement organizations have adopted AI-based predictive analytics training
73. 62% of organizations identify digital transformation as the primary driver for procurement reskilling initiatives

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

With over 70% embracing AI-driven analytics and nearly three-quarters citing digital transformation as their catalyst, the procurement industry is clearly shifting gears from traditional tactics to high-tech, leaving no room for those still stuck in the analog age.

Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Procurement Skills

20. Only 22% of procurement professionals feel their current skills are sufficient for future demands
35. 53% of procurement teams believe soft skills are as important as technical skills
55. 53% of procurement professionals feel unprepared for future technological changes
59. 88% of procurement managers believe that digital skills are critical for strategic sourcing
69. 60% of procurement leaders believe that soft skills training enhances team collaboration

Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Procurement Skills Interpretation

With only 22% feeling adequately prepared for the future, procurement professionals must rapidly upskill—particularly in digital and soft skills—to avoid becoming the version of a 'future-ready' team that someone else has already built.

Reskilling and Career Development

2. 48% of procurement professionals believe reskilling can help mitigate talent shortages
11. 58% of procurement leaders believe reskilling can lead to greater cost savings
30. 70% of organizations see reskilling as crucial for maintaining competitive advantage
48. 61% of procurement professionals believe reskilling will influence their career progression
52. 60% of procurement leaders recognize that reskilling reduces turnover rates
74. 77% of procurement staff believe that reskilling ensures long-term career stability

Reskilling and Career Development Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of procurement staff trusting reskilling to secure their futures and over half of leaders citing cost savings and retention benefits, it's clear that in the race for competitive edge, upskilling isn't just a trend—it's a strategic necessity for procurement professionals aiming to stay relevant and prosperous.

Workforce Development and Upskilling

1. 76% of procurement leaders see upskilling as essential for digital transformation
3. 65% of companies increased their investment in procurement training programs in 2022
4. 42% of procurement staff have completed at least one upskilling course in the last 12 months
5. 54% of organizations see upskilling as a way to improve supply chain resilience
6. 82% of procurement managers identify digital skills as a top priority for upskilling
7. 29% of procurement teams lack sufficient training in data analytics
8. 63% of procurement professionals are interested in learning about AI and automation
9. 71% of companies plan to reskill their procurement workforce to adapt to new technologies by 2025
10. The global procurement training market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2025
12. 45% of procurement professionals see a skill gap in contract management
13. 54% of companies increased online learning platforms for procurement training during the pandemic
14. 37% of procurement teams have formal mentorship programs to promote upskilling
15. 43% of procurement managers believe that talent development is a critical factor for supply chain agility
16. 68% of procurement professionals want training in sustainability practices
17. 30% of procurement staff have reported that lack of training hampers their efficiency
18. 55% of organizations rely on external vendors for procurement upskilling programs
19. 78% of procurement projects involving digital tools require team reskilling
21. 49% of organizations consider continuous learning as a top procurement development priority
22. 59% of procurement teams participated in industry-specific upskilling initiatives in 2023
23. 64% of procurement professionals have expressed interest in certifications like CIPS or ISM for career advancement
24. 51% of companies reported that upskilling efforts led to better supplier negotiations
25. Trainings focused on digital procurement solutions increased by 43% from 2021 to 2022
26. 83% of procurement leaders see AI literacy as vital for future procurement success
27. 41% of procurement organizations use virtual reality for upskilling their workforce
28. 76% of procurement professionals plan to enroll in online courses in the next year
29. 46% of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in procurement invest less than 10 hours annually in employee upskilling
31. 38% of procurement teams have observed skill obsolescence in their workforce over the past five years
32. 54% of procurement leaders already incorporate AI tools training into their onboarding processes
33. 67% of procurement professionals value mentorship programs for development
34. 80% of procurement organizations have a dedicated training budget
36. 61% of organizations plan to increase their procurement training budgets in the next 12 months
37. 49% of procurement departments are actively reskilling for supply chain sustainability
38. 72% of procurement professionals express confidence that upskilling will improve their job performance
39. Time spent on procurement training increased by 33% during the pandemic
40. 29% of procurement projects are delayed due to skill gaps
41. 52% of leading organizations partner with universities for procurement upskilling programs
42. 83% of procurement managers view continuous education as critical for digital transformation
43. 48% of procurement teams have been upskilled through in-house training initiatives
44. 70% of procurement professionals report that reskilling has improved their strategic thinking capacity
45. 41% of companies focus on cross-functional skills during procurement upskilling programs
46. 65% of procurement professionals from emerging markets are actively seeking upskilling opportunities
47. 55% of procurement leaders allocate over 20% of their training budget to digital skills
49. 79% of organizations plan to implement more e-learning modules for procurement training in 2023
50. 46% of procurement teams have adopted gamification techniques for training purposes
51. 34% of procurement professionals are interested in learning about blockchain technology
53. 72% of surveyed procurement practitioners agree that ongoing training is linked to better supplier relationships
54. 40% of organizations provide digital badge certifications for procurement courses
56. 84% of procurement training initiatives include a focus on ethical sourcing and compliance
57. 49% of procurement professionals have participated in cross-industry upskilling programs
58. 62% of organizations aim to reskill procurement teams to meet sustainability targets
60. 33% of procurement workflows have been automated via reskilling efforts
61. 74% of procurement professionals have reported an increase in job satisfaction after upskilling
62. 39% of procurement departments report that reskilling has led to a reduction in external consultancy costs
63. 66% of procurement leaders participate in industry webinars to stay current on skills development
64. 78% of procurement teams are interested in training related to circular economy practices
65. 52% of procurement professionals view cross-training as a key component of reskilling
66. 69% of companies are considering AI-driven personalized learning paths for procurement upskilling
67. 54% of procurement firms have partnered with tech companies for employee reskilling programs
68. 80% of procurement employees see value in microlearning modules for ongoing skills development
71. 58% of procurement skills gaps are related to supply chain risk management
72. 35% of procurement professionals have completed a certification in supplier relationship management
75. 80% of procurement managers rate continuous learning as a strategic priority for future growth

Workforce Development and Upskilling Interpretation

With nearly four out of five procurement leaders recognizing upskilling as essential for digital transformation, the industry is increasingly investing in talent development—becoming a high-stakes race where mastering AI, analytics, and sustainability may determine who leads or lags in the supply chain revolution.