CPOs are reshaping their talent strategies to meet procurements growing skills gap.

According to Deloitte’s 2025 Survey –

* Pioneering CPOs prioritise investments in digital technology over headcount.

* Only 41% use full-time as their primary recruitment method.

Technology isn't taking away procurement jobs, it's just changing the way functions are staffed.

Here's what's procurement leaders are doing before signing off on new permanent roles -

* Leveraging existing talent (I.E., Sales, Technology, Finance) to develop a more agile and resilient workforce.

* Investing in interim support for specific category expertise, projects, and skills development.

* Tapping into on-demand, fractional talent for transformation, greenfield development, and leadership.

In an increasingly competitive market, this blended approach provides CPOs with a flexible, scalable solution to the talent they need to execute on their procurement strategy.