Future-Proof Public Procurement for a Skilled, Resilient Workforce

Learn how leading public agencies are professionalizing procurement teams, closing the skills gap, and preparing for the next generation of strategic public service.

Public procurement is evolving and the people behind it must evolve too. But with up to 40% of procurement professionals expected to retire in the next decade, the public sector faces a critical workforce challenge.

This guide explores how agencies can build a resilient, modern procurement workforce by investing in smart talent strategies, upskilling, and digital tools that reduce manual work and support long-term success.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why governments are prioritizing procurement workforce development in 2025 and beyond
• How to attract and retain new talent in the face of the “Silver Tsunami”
• The cost of inaction and the risks of institutional knowledge loss
• How modern procurement technology helps teams shift from transactional work to strategic impact
• What public procurement professionalization really looks like in action