Procurement is at a defining moment. From the rise of Agentic AI to the pursuit of deep, measurable outcomes, today’s leaders are charting a course that goes far beyond cost savings. They are reimagining how procurement shapes enterprise-wide value,  building resilience, accelerating sustainability, and turning bold ideas into lasting impact.

This latest US edition of CPONext: 40 Procurement Leaders to Watch Out For, launched at Horizon U.S. 2025, celebrates the pioneers of this new era. These are the visionaries harnessing technology and innovation to transform challenges into opportunities and propel organizations into the future.

This is more than a spotlight. It’s a showcase of the next generation of procurement leadership. Get ready to meet the innovators, game-changers, and architects of modern procurement.