Business Process Outsourcing

Risk Management Tools

B2B Marketplaces

Indirect Spend Category-Specific Tools

Supplier Intelligence

Supplier Management and Collaboration Tools

Contract and Document Management & Compliance

Recruitment & Executive Search

P2P Suites

Managed Services

Process Mining

Sourcing Technology

Training Providers

Responsible Sourcing Tools & Advisory

Commodity & Market Intelligence

S2P Suites

Payment & Invoice Processing Tools

Working Capital Optimisation

Spend Data Management & Analytics

Robotic Process Automation

Strategic Advisory

Implementation Partners

Functional Performance

ESG Solutions

In 2021, CPOs will be looking to capitalise on the attention, credibility and trust they have established over the past 12 months so they can lead against the corporate objectives that are essential in times of uncertainty:

- Smarter cost and capital decision-making to protect the bottom line.

- Agility and innovation to support long-term revenue growth.

- Corporate resilience through the continuity of reliable and ethical supply.

130+ CPOs shared the objectives and initiatives they’re prioritising in 2021. Download the key insights from the CPO Planning Guide 2021 including top 5 CPO priorities and short term planning recommendations. 

2021 CPO Planning Guide Lite

Bain & Company