Procurement Market & Salary Guide 2026: Trends, Insights & Opportunities

The UK procurement landscape is evolving faster than ever, from new regulations and ESG expectations to AI-driven efficiencies and shifting skill demands. Whether you’re hiring or benchmarking, staying ahead of these trends is essential.

Our Procurement Market & Salary Guide 2026 provides the latest data, salary trends and sector insights to help you make informed decisions and attract the best talent.

Key Insights from the Guide

In this guide, you’ll discover:

• Where demand for procurement talent is strongest across the UK.
• Which skills, sectors, and roles are driving salary growth in 2026.
• Key statistics: UK procurement salaries have risen to £53,359, a 7.3% increase from 2024, outpacing the national average.

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Why This Guide Matters

Technology and AI are transforming procurement, automating routine tasks and allowing professionals to focus on strategy, stakeholder management and commercial negotiation, the human skills technology cannot replace.

Sustainability, ethical sourcing and responsible supply chains are now expected, not optional. Our guide highlights sectors such as financial services, retail, healthcare, FMCG, government and tech, revealing where talent demand is highest and which roles are most competitive.

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Don’t miss out on these insights, gain the knowledge you need to stay ahead in the competitive UK procurement landscape.

Our team at Huntress is also available to provide tailored advice or answer any questions.