The Hackett Group Identifies Top Procurement Tech Providers for 2025-2026
Event summary
- The Hackett Group released its 2025-2026 procurement provider lists, evaluating 220 global vendors.
- 11 new vendors added to the '50 to Watch' list, including acquisitions and new entrants.
- Four vendors moved from '50 to Watch' to '50 to Know', with three entering 'To Know' directly.
- Future 5 startups highlighted: Flowie, Pavus, Tamarin AI, Vallor, Zapro.
The big picture
The Hackett Group's annual lists serve as a benchmark for procurement technology investments, reflecting broader industry trends toward AI-driven solutions. The inclusion of new entrants from the intake and orchestration market signals a shift in procurement tech priorities. With over a decade of rigorous evaluation, these lists influence strategic decisions for chief procurement officers globally.
What we're watching
- Market Evolution
- How the rise of intake and orchestration providers will reshape procurement technology.
- AI Integration
- Whether creative AI applications can sustain competitive differentiation in procurement solutions.
- Startup Momentum
- The pace at which Future 5 startups can scale and maintain market relevance.