Retail Sourcing and Procurement Market Report 2026

The retail sourcing and procurement market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.34 billion in 2025 to $7.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to centralized procurement processes, reliance on manual sourcing, limited supplier visibility, fragmented supply chains, cost-driven supplier selection.

The retail sourcing and procurement market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI-powered sourcing tools, cloud-based procurement platforms, focus on supplier sustainability compliance, integration of predictive analytics, increased demand for multi-source global suppliers. Major trends in the forecast period include supplier risk mitigation, strategic cost optimization, real-time procurement analytics, enhanced supplier collaboration, global sourcing efficiency.

The increasing digitalization is anticipated to drive the expansion of the retail sourcing and procurement sector in the coming years. Digitalization refers to the creation of a digital representation of physical attributes. In retail sourcing and procurement, digitalization supports the sector by offering digital solutions. For example, in November 2023, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), a UK-based government agency, reported that between April 2022 and April 2023, the Government Digital and Data profession grew by 19%, enhancing critical digital skills across the civil service. A total of 32 organizations have now adopted the common Government Digital and Data pay framework, reducing reliance on contractors and generating savings for taxpayers. Hence, the growing digitalization is contributing to the development of the retail sourcing and procurement sector.

Leading companies in the retail sourcing and procurement market are concentrating on innovations such as payment automation for extracting invoice data from scanned documents. Payment automation involves leveraging technology to simplify and automate the processes of making and receiving payments. For example, in May 2024, Coupa Software Incorporated, a US-based software firm, introduced AI-driven innovations designed to improve operational efficiency and productivity for businesses. This new AI-driven platform automates accounts payable (AP) processes by digitizing invoices and assigning tax codes, which minimizes manual entry and accelerates approvals. Workflow processes are enhanced through auto-assignment, optimizing time management for teams. Improved buying experiences and supplier collaboration facilitate decision-making and increase profitability. Additionally, new AI tools provide risk-informed contract recommendations, enhancing compliance and mitigating legal risks.

In February 2024, Accenture, a US-based provider of consulting, strategic sourcing, and procurement transformation services, acquired Insight Sourcing for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Accenture aimed to expand and enhance its retail sourcing and procurement capabilities by incorporating Insight Sourcing’s expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization to better support retail and consumer goods clients. Insight Sourcing is a US-based provider of strategic sourcing and procurement services, offering supplier market intelligence and category management solutions to help organizations optimize spending and negotiate contracts more efficiently.

Major companies operating in the retail sourcing and procurement market are IBM Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Coupa Software Incorporated, Ivalua Inc., Zycus Inc., GEP Worldwide, Epicor Software Corporation, Basware Corporation, Vroozi Inc., Proactis, Accenture, Dragon Sourcing, Blue Yonder, ET2C International, PwC, KPMG, Protiviti, Bain & Company, Theodor Wille Intertrade, Boston Consulting.

North America was the largest region in the retail sourcing and procurement market in 2025. The regions covered in the retail sourcing and procurement market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the retail sourcing and procurement market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The retail sourcing and procurement market includes revenues earned by entities by insourcing, outsourcing, global and strategic sourcing, direct procurement, indirect procurement, goods procurement, and services procurement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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