Why You Should Enter the Global Procurement Awards 2026
Procurement has undergone a fundamental shift. Once seen primarily as a cost-centre, it is now a source of competitive advantage, driving efficiency and savings while advancing sustainability, innovation and ethical practices across global supply chains.
On 8 September 2026, the Global Procurement Awards will take place at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Bringing together the world's leading procurement professionals, the awards will be an exclusive black-tie gala dinner celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the industry.
Brought to you in association with Procurement Magazine, the event will honour the companies and executives transforming procurement on a global scale.
A programme built for the breadth of the profession
The Global Awards celebrate procurement and supply chain excellence across 16 categories covering innovation, leadership and technology.
Procurement categories include:
- Enterprise of the Year
- Company of the Year
- Procurement Hero Award
- Future Leader Award
- Transformation Project of the Year
- AI in Procurement Award
- Procurement Technology Award
- Procurement Consultancy of the Year
Project and technology-focused categories in particular, include Transformation Project of the Year, AI in Procurement Award and Procurement Technology Award, recognising organisations leveraging innovation, AI and cutting-edge tools to enhance efficiency, visibility and strategic decision-making across procurement operations.
For those keen to enter across multiple disciplines, organisations submitting entries for multiple categories can benefit from significant savings, with a 30% discount available for two to three category submissions and a 50% discount for four or more entries.
Learn from last year's winners
The 2025 edition set an exceptionally high bar. The ceremony recognised 17 winners, 23 finalists and 30 highly commended entries, honouring innovation and excellence across procurement, supply chain, logistics and manufacturing. Winners included globally recognised organisations such as Uber, MTN Group, Jabil, Lenovo and Royal Mail.
Uber, for instance, was recognised for embedding ethical AI governance, transparency and accountability into its procurement processes.
The company used bias mitigation, responsible supplier engagement, data integrity and continuous monitoring to ensure AI enhances decision-making and efficiency while upholding fairness and compliance across its global supply chain.
These Awards highlight the people and projects redefining excellence in procurement and supply chain. In today's challenging global landscape, recognising innovation, resilience, and impact is vital to inspiring progress across the profession.
Why enter and attend
The value of these awards extends beyond the trophy. Entering provides brand awareness, elevating your organisation's profile among senior procurement leaders and global industry decision-makers, while also offering a platform for thought leadership. It is an opportunity to showcase achievements, innovation and strategic impact while positioning your business at the forefront of modern procurement excellence.
Co-located with Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE, the event recognises transformative strategies and individual contributions that raise standards across the sector, providing a platform that champions progress and elevates industry impact.
This co-location matters. In an era where procurement, supply chain resilience and ESG accountability are increasingly inseparable, the opportunity to connect with peers across all three disciplines in a single evening is rare.
The calibre of last year's winners and finalists set an incredibly high bar, and we're excited to see the innovations and real-world strategies that will be recognised in 2026. If you're driving change in the industry, these awards are a must-enter.
The clock is ticking
Entries close on 29 June 2026, with final judging taking place in July and the shortlist announced in August.
For procurement leaders who have spent the past year navigating tariff disruption, AI adoption and mounting ESG scrutiny, this is the moment to show the industry what that work has delivered.
Enter the Global Procurement Awards now
Procurement LIVE will take place on 8-9 September 2026. Secure your tickets now.
Executives
Glen White
Chief Executive Officer
Tom Arild Trosterud
VP Procurement
