Global Procurement Awards: The Procurement Technology Award
The Procurement Technology Award at the Global Procurement Awards recognises the organisations driving technological excellence, celebrating the use of cutting-edge tools or platforms that improve visibility, automation and value creation across the procurement function.
In a fast-paced corporate landscape, digital transformation is no longer a luxuryâit is the bedrock of operational resilience. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to advanced analytics and automated workflows, technology is empowering teams to move away from transactional tasks and focus entirely on strategic growth.
It is these digital pioneers and transformative platforms that the Global Procurement Awardsâ Procurement Technology category is designed to honour.
Digital transformation at scale
Taking place on 8 September 2026 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, the Global Procurement Awards will bring together the world's most influential procurement and supply chain professionals for an exclusive black-tie gala dinner.
Alongside celebrating individual pioneers, the ceremony will shine a distinct spotlight on the innovative platforms and technology-driven strategies that are fundamentally upgrading how modern enterprises operate.
Visibility and automation
The Procurement Technology Award is a premier category open to organisations that have successfully leveraged software, platforms or digital ecosystems to revolutionise their procurement processes. This award celebrates data-driven decision-making, seamless integration and tech initiatives that break down traditional silos.
We are looking for organisations that have deployed technology to solve complex procurement headachesâwhether that means unlocking complete tier-N supplier visibility, eliminating manual bottlenecks through intelligent automation or creating unprecedented cost and ESG value. These are the operations proving that digital tools are the ultimate multiplier for procurement success.
If your business has spent the past 12 months deploying game-changing software, building proprietary platforms or using digital transformation to bulletproof your operations under pressure, this category is your opportunity to shine.
What our judges are looking for:
- How has your organisation demonstrated outstanding growth or success over the past year?
- What key innovations or initiatives have set your company apart in the industry?
- How have you delivered measurable value to customers, partners, or stakeholders?
- What steps have you taken to ensure sustainable and future-ready operations?
Previous tech winners have been celebrated not just for implementing software, but for showing how their digital footprint directly insulated their business and delivered tangible bottom-line value.
Why this award matters
The value of this award extends far beyond the trophy. Being shortlisted for the Procurement Technology Award puts your digital initiatives, software partnerships and engineering triumphs directly in front of chief procurement officers and global technology decision-makers. It is an unmatched platform to validate your digital roadmap, boost market reputation and position your enterprise at the absolute cutting edge of modern procurement infrastructure.
Key dates and deadlines
Entries for the Global Procurement Awards 2026 are now open.
- Entries Close: 29 June 2026
- Shortlist Announced: August 2026
- Awards Ceremony: 8 September 2026 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
Co-located with Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE, Procurement LIVE will take place on 8 and 9 September at QEII Centre, Westminster.
In an era where tech adoption, supply chain resilience and ESG goals are entirely inseparable, this event offers a rare opportunity to network across all three disciplines in a single location. Secure your tickets today to celebrate the systems, and the teams, redefining procurement technology.
