Public procurement is entering a period of accelerated change. Agencies are being asked to manage rising costs, supplier risk, AI adoption, compliance demands, and modernization efforts with limited resources.

A new Sovra survey of senior public procurement professionals shows where agencies are making progress, where gaps remain, and what leaders should prioritize in 2026.

Inside the report, you will learn:

• Why AI and automation are expected to have the greatest impact on procurement over the next three years

• How agencies are using eProcurement, automation, and cooperative purchasing to manage cost pressures

• Why partial modernization can limit transparency, compliance, and long-term efficiency

• Where supplier risk assessment remains a major gap for public agencies

• How connected systems can improve visibility across intake, sourcing, contracts, and supplier management

• What procurement teams can do to build stronger business cases for modernization investment

Access the report to see how public procurement leaders are preparing for a more connected, data-driven, and resilient 2026.