PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1706148
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1706148
Procurement software is an integrated application suite designed to help organizations manage the entire procurement lifecycle from requisition to payment. It automates purchasing processes, facilitates supplier collaboration, ensures compliance with procurement policies, and provides analytics for informed decision-making.
The main types of procurement software include supplier management, contract management, e-procurement, e-sourcing, and spend analysis. Supplier management involves identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality goods and services. Procurement software can be deployed on-cloud or on-premise and is used by organizations of various sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. It is utilized across various industry verticals such as travel and logistics, information technology and telecommunications, electronics, automotive, retail, mining, and others.
The procurement software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides procurement software market statistics, including procurement software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a procurement software market share, detailed procurement software market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the procurement software industry. This procurement software research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The procurement software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.65 billion in 2024 to $9.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased accuracy of procurement data, growing emphasis on sustainable procurement among the consumers, growth in requirement to automate procurement, and increased supply process, and growing demand for e-procurement.
The procurement software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for supply chain management, rising need for automated and efficient procurement processes, rising demand for centralized procurement processes, increasing demand for smart procurement management solutions, and increasing use for cloud-based procurement solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of artificial intelligence, technological advancements, integration of cutting-edge technologies, integration with new software, development of online portals, integration with other enterprise systems, and integration with existing systems.
The growing adoption of cloud-based solutions is expected to accelerate the expansion of the procurement software market. Cloud-based solutions are software and services hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet, enabling users to access data and applications on demand from anywhere. The rise in the adoption of cloud-based solutions is primarily due to their scalability and flexibility, which offer businesses efficient and cost-effective IT infrastructure options. Cloud-based solutions significantly improve procurement software by providing enhanced flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. They deliver cost savings, better collaboration, advanced security, and seamless integration capabilities, making them a compelling choice for organizations aiming to streamline their procurement processes. For example, in December 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based intergovernmental organization, reported that in the EU, the percentage of enterprises purchasing cloud computing services increased by 4.2 percentage points in 2023 compared to 2021. Consequently, the growing use of cloud-based solutions is fueling the growth of the procurement software market.
Leading companies in the procurement software market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as spend management tools to bolster their market position. Spend management solutions encompass tools and processes that help organizations manage, control, and optimize their spending across the entire expenditure lifecycle. These solutions cover everything from planning and budgeting to procurement and payment. For instance, Airbase Inc., a US-based software company, launched a guided procurement solution in April 2023 to streamline purchasing processes. This solution integrates seamlessly into existing workflows and offers a user-friendly interface that guides users through each step of procurement, from requisition to purchase order creation and approval. Its features include automated policy enforcement for compliance with spending policies and real-time budget visibility for informed decision-making.
In November 2023, Accenture plc, a US-based professional services company, acquired The Shelby Group LLC to enhance its sourcing and procurement transformation capabilities. The acquisition integrates The Shelby Group's expertise in procurement operations, spend management, and supplier management into Accenture's portfolio, strengthening its position in digital procurement and optimization services.
Major companies operating in the procurement software market are Microsoft Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., HCL Technologies Limited, Infor Inc, GEP Corporation, Epicor Software Corporation, Coupa Software Inc., Zycus Inc., Mercateo AG, Ivalua Inc., Basware Corporation, Jaggaer Inc, Proactis Holdings plc, Tropic Technologies Inc., Simfoni Limited, Enaviya Information Technology Pvt. Ltd, Determine Inc., Ginesys, SunSmart Technologies Pvt. Ltd., GT Nexus, Vroozi Inc.
North America was the largest region in the procurement software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the procurement software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the procurement software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The procurement software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sourcing management, supplier management, purchase order management, invoice management, reporting and analytics, and catalog management services. 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.
Procurement Software Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on procurement software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for procurement software ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The procurement software market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.