Author: CIPS Career Success
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Australia and New Zealand
Procurement and supply professionals in Australia and New Zealand earn salaries that are far higher than average, with MCIPS offering an extra boost. Key findings Salaries Average salaries for procurement and supply professionals in Australia have fallen this year – down to A$157,102 from A$162,625 in 2024. This could reflect the significant slowdown in Australia’s……
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Asia
Procurement and supply professionals in Asia are in high demand, which is reflected in their above-inflation pay increases and willingness to move roles over the next year. Key findings Salaries Salaries for procurement and supply professionals in Asia have increased significantly since last year. The average salary has risen to $57,644 from $52,810 in 2024.……
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UK
Procurement and supply professionals report higher salaries and bonuses compared with last year, while MCIPS increases the likelihood of a pay rise. Key findings Salaries Salaries for UK procurement and supply professionals have increased above inflation since last year – bucking the global trend that has seen average salaries fall in most regions. In 2025,……
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About the Research
A total of 5,786 procurement and supply professionals from around the world contributed to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025. They completed a web survey that was in the field from 20 January 2025 until 14 March 2025, sharing their insights on a range of topics from salaries and bonuses through to skills,……
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The talent challenge: Finding and developing procurement and supply superstars
Procurement and supply is a profession on the up. Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK respondents to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2024, in partnership with Hays, say that the perception of procurement within their organisation has improved over the last year (vs 63% in 2023). For many, a career in procurement and supply……
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Skills agenda: How to futureproof your career
Procurement and supply is a highly skilled profession that requires a robust and diverse skill set. A commitment to ongoing technical and personal skills development is therefore essential to succeed as a procurement and supply professional. It is also necessary to futureproof your career. The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025, in partnership……
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Perceptions of procurement: Showcase your role as a value creator
The procurement and supply profession plays a critical role in driving organisational success. It enables organisations to acquire high-quality goods and services while managing costs and supply chain risks. In today’s uncertain and volatile business environment, that role is more important than ever, boosting both the visibility and the influence of the profession. Within organisations,……
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This is how entry-level professionals see procurement – and what they can do to get ahead
The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide, in partnership with Hays, is based on an annual survey of 5,000+ procurement and supply professionals and analyses trends in talent recruitment and retention, including trends by job level. According to the 2025 guide, entry-level procurement professionals (those at “delivering” level) need a specific combination of skills to……
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This is how senior procurement managers see the profession – and what they can do to get ahead
The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide, in partnership with Hays, is based on an annual survey of 5,000+ procurement and supply professionals and analyses trends in talent recruitment and retention, including trends by job level. According to the 2025 results, procurement professionals at “leading” level need to cultivate diverse skills to cut through in……