Are Your Procurement KPIs Helping or Holding You Back?

KPIs should drive smarter decisions, but too often, they become another dashboard no one checks or reports that don’t lead to real change.

Common pitfalls include:

❌ Lack of alignment – If KPIs don’t align with the broader goals of the organization, they won’t drive meaningful outcomes.
❌ Narrow focus – Measuring only cost savings? You’re missing supplier performance, risk, and efficiency.
❌ Too much data, not enough action – An overload of KPIs can create noise instead of clarity, making it harder to see what really matters.

A well-structured KPI framework helps procurement teams:

✅ Focus on the right metrics that drive impact.
✅ Balance cost, efficiency, risk, and supplier performance for a complete view.
✅ Turn data into meaningful action, not just reports.

If your KPIs are not guiding better decisions, they might need a closer look.