It’s no surprise that buying for business looks different in 2022 than it has in years past. The strategic plan enterprise leaders may have dusted off each year and simply refreshed is insufficient. Organisations now face balancing the ongoing short-term response to pandemic changes with long-term strategic objectives. The strategic impact of the procurement function is felt not exclusively by the CPO or head of procurement, but across the enterprise, whether you’re a CIO sourcing new technology, or a CFO optimising cash flow.