REVEALED: The Global Procurement Awards 2026 Shortlist

Procurement Magazine is excited to reveal the official shortlist for the Global Procurement Awards 2026.

The judges have examined a range of fantastic entries, looking at both individual heroes and organisations which are transforming the industry. Now, the shortlist has been revealed and we are one step closer to announcing the winner on the 8th September 2026.

The awards celebrate those individuals and teams which are implementing innovative solutions throughout their strategy. By integrating sustainability and resilience throughout their operations, these leaders are driving change.

The shortlisted finalists are driving operational excellence, efficiency and long-term value creation, whether through their use of AI or their individual leaders who are champions of the organisation.

Congratulations to those shortlisted – your work demonstrates how meaningful impact can take place across global operations. 

The Global Procurement Awards will take place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, co-located with The Global Supply Chain Awards and The Global Sustainability Awards. The event will be held on the 8th September 2026, with an exclusive black-tie gala dinner. 

The shortlist in full

Company of the Year:
This honours small to mid-sized companies which have undertaken excellent procurement performance and innovation.

• Argon & Co
• Garant Electronics GmbH
• MTN Group - Global Sourcing & Supply Chain
• ORO Labs
• Vertice-Quartex

Enterprise of the Year:
This award celebrates large-scale organisations which demonstrate measurable business value, collaboration and leadership.

• American Airlines
• Bristol Myers Squibb
• Infosys Limited
• Motability Operations Ltd
• Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)

The Procurement Hero Award:
Celebrating individuals who have shown dedication, leadership and positive impact.

• Dave Batty – Coupa
• Arun Dominic – LEONARDO US AUTOMATION INC
• Joel Klemmer – Gallup McKinley County Schools
• Kai Nowosel – The Adecco Group
• Molly Rumple – IHG Hotels & Resorts

The Future Leader Award:
This award highlights emerging procurement professionals who are shaping the future of the industry. 

• Abdulrahman Alghumayzi – Saudi Tadawul Group
• Azmat Ali – Oil & Gas Development Company
• Tisbin Devasia – Wipro Limited
• Sanjeev Senta – TekWissen
• Kurt Shafer – Jabil

Transformation Project of the Year:
An opportunity to celebrate a project which has delivered significant transformation with measurable results.

• British Council Procurement Transformation (British Council)
• DOS: helping bp buy better, faster and safer (EY)
• Kenvue Procurement Center of Excellence Transformation (Kenvue)
• Unlocking Strategic Value Through Procurement Transformation (Santander)
• Becoming the Customer of Choice: Seqwater’s AI‑Native Procurement Reset (Seqwater)

Procurement Consultancy of the Year:
This award recognises the consultancy firms which offer procurement expertise and client success.

• Argon & Co
• GEP
• TekWissen
• PG Consulting

The Procurement Technology Award:
Here, we recognise those who have used cutting-edge tools or platforms to improve visibility and value creation.

• GERDAU
• ORO Labs
• PepsiCo
• Vertice-Quartex
• Vodafone Procure & Connect

The AI in Procurement Award:
This award celebrates the integration of AI within procurement processes.

• Macquarie Group
• MISUMI Americas
• MTN Group - Global Sourcing & Supply Chain
• UCI Health
• Vodafone Procure & Connect

If you wish to attend the awards, please email [email protected]

Join the conversation at Procurement LIVE London

Procurement LIVE is returning to London this September, bringing together leading voices to explore the trends and strategies shaping the future of procurement. 

Co-located with Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE, it is a must-attend event for anyone looking to gain new insights into transforming their operations.

Expect an action-packed agenda with inspiring keynotes, interactive panels and exclusive workshops.

Don’t miss out on your chance to attend – secure your tickets today.