As procurement and supply chain functions continue to play a more strategic role within UK organisations, understanding current procurement and supply chain salary trends has become critical. Rising demand for specialist capability, digital transformation and ongoing supply chain volatility are reshaping how employers attract, reward and retain talent.
Our 2026 UK Procurement & Supply Chain Remuneration Report provides a detailed overview of pay, benefits and workplace priorities across Industry & Commerce, Energy & Utilities, Construction, and Digital Transformation. Built on insights from 500+ procurement and supply chain professionals, the report benchmarks minimum, average and upper-quartile salaries across mid-level through to executive roles.
Key Insights
The data shows a clear disconnect between expectations and reality. While 99% of respondents say a bonus scheme is important, only 70% currently receive one. This growing gap highlights the increasing importance of clearly defined total reward strategies as competition for experienced procurement professionals intensifies.
Alongside salary, respondents continue to place strong value on:
- Hybrid, flexible and remote working options
- Enhanced benefits and wellbeing support
- Clear leadership, progression and development opportunities
These factors are now central to attraction and retention, particularly at senior and leadership levels.
Salary and hiring trends by sector
The report highlights distinct hiring pressures across key UK sectors:
Industry & Commerce
Organisations are competing for procurement and supply chain leaders who can balance cost control with resilience, sustainability and long-term value creation. Senior roles are increasingly commanding premium salaries as procurement takes on greater strategic influence.
Energy & Utilities
Major investment in renewables and infrastructure is driving strong demand for procurement leaders with experience in CAPEX-heavy categories, long-term contracting and supplier risk management. Competition for senior talent in this space remains particularly intense.
Construction
Long-term projects, rising material costs and ESG-focused sourcing are increasing demand for procurement professionals who can manage complex, multi-year supply chains while maintaining commercial discipline.
Digital Transformation
Digital procurement and S2P transformation continue to be key hiring drivers, with professionals who combine technical capability, data fluency and change leadership among the most sought-after profiles in the market.
Why total reward matters in procurement and supply chain
One of the clearest messages from the 2026 report is that competitive remuneration extends beyond base salary. Employers who align market-competitive pay with flexibility, meaningful benefits, inclusive cultures and strong leadership are better positioned to secure and retain critical procurement and supply chain capability.
Whether you are benchmarking salaries, planning future hires or reviewing your total rewards approach, this report provides practical, data-led insight to support confident decision-making.
Download the full 2026 UK Procurement & Supply Chain Remuneration Report to access detailed salary benchmarks, benefits analysis and hiring trends across the UK market.
