Around the world, procurement and supply continues to be a highly paid career. The profession is valued and procurement and supply expertise is in high demand.
Key findings
- The average salary increase for a procurement and supply professional over the past 12 months is 7.2%.
- On average, MCIPS earn 59% more than their non-MCIPS peers.
- 63% of procurement and supply professionals have received a pay rise within the last 12 months.
- 40% of procurement and supply professionals expect to move to a new employer within the next six to 12 months.
- 59% of employers have struggled to find the right talent in the past 12 months.
The CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025 highlights that procurement and supply continues to be a highly respected and well remunerated profession globally. Across the world, more than two-thirds of respondents (68%) say that procurement is very much valued within their organisation. What’s more, nearly two-thirds (63%) have received a salary increase over the past 12 months.
The average salary increase for a procurement and supply professional globally over the past 12 months is 7.2%. Nevertheless, there are some notable regional variations.
The MCIPS advantage
As the research highlights, MCIPS is a major differentiator for procurement and supply professionals – in terms of both their earning capacity and their attractiveness to potential employers. In every region, those with MCIPS earn significantly more than their non-MCIPS peers. Globally, MCIPS earn 59% more, on average, than their non-MCIPS peers. In many regions, MCIPS are also more likely than their non-MCIPS peers to get a pay rise.
More than half of employers globally (52%) will request MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS when recruiting for procurement and supply professionals. Over a quarter of respondents already hold MCIPS status (26%) while a further 40% are studying and working towards MCIPS.
Career mobility and skills
In most regions – with the UK being a notable outlier – a large number of respondents expect to look for a role with a new employer over the next six months. Globally, two-fifths (40%) of respondents are looking to switch. Salary is typically the most important factor for moving, with career progression opportunities also important.
The five top reasons why procurement and supply professionals globally are looking to move roles in 2025 are the same as in 2024. The top reason why they choose to stay in their role is a need for additional training and development – whereas, in 2024, it was that they enjoy the job they are in now.
While there are inevitably variations across regions, there are also some common trends in the skills valued by procurement and supply professionals across regions. Negotiation and communication skills both rank highly across all regions, making the top five in every region profiled.
Talent shortage
While average salaries have fallen in many regions – likely in response to challenging economic conditions – the skills of procurement and supply professionals continue to be highly sought after by employers. In fact, a shortage of talent is an issue in every region.
Globally, 59% of those responsible for hiring procurement and supply professionals say they have struggled to find the right talent in the past 12 months. Finding talent with the right skills is a universal challenge for employers.
