Published by BME and Forum Verlag, the Jahrbuch Einkauf 2026 (in German) offers practice-oriented knowledge on digitalisation, ESG, resilient supply chains and strategic procurement processes for modern organisations.
Procurement is entering one of the most demanding phases in its development. Geopolitical uncertainty, rising regulatory requirements, digital transformation and growing supply chain complexity are fundamentally reshaping what modern procurement organisations need to deliver.
At the same time, the volume of information, decisions and challenges that procurement leaders must navigate on a daily basis continues to grow. That is precisely why clear guidance matters.
The Jahrbuch Einkauf 2026 (Procurement Yearbook 2026) offers a valuable knowledge platform for everyone who wants to develop procurement strategically and address current challenges in a practical way. Co-published by the Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME) and FORUM VERLAG HERKERT GmbH, this publication consolidates current developments, expert knowledge and concrete recommendations for procurement practice. Please note: this yearbook is published in German.
The role of procurement has changed significantly in recent years. Procurement organisations are no longer simply responsible for negotiations and sourcing. They shape resilient supply chains, sustainable sourcing strategies, digital processes and efficient organisational structures.
This creates a central challenge: the more topics procurement is responsible for, the more important it becomes to reduce complexity and maintain focus on the activities that truly generate value.
This is also the starting point for Pedlar’s approach. Modern procurement organisations do not just need more information — they need structures that allow them to turn information into decisions more quickly.
The Jahrbuch Einkauf 2026 provides valuable perspectives on the core topics currently shaping procurement: digitalisation and artificial intelligence, sustainability and ESG requirements, legal developments, strategic procurement processes and supply chain resilience.
What makes it particularly valuable is the practice-oriented approach. The yearbook connects strategic perspectives with concrete solutions for day-to-day working life. In an environment of growing complexity, knowledge is a decisive factor — it helps organisations to contextualise developments, make better decisions and find new paths forward.
At Pedlar, we work every day on the question of how procurement organisations can be set up to be more efficient, simpler and more future-ready. In our view, lasting improvement always begins with understanding. Anyone who wants to change complex systems must first understand the challenges that underlie them.
The Jahrbuch Einkauf 2026 provides a strong foundation for exactly that. It combines current market knowledge with expert insight and delivers an overview of the topics that will shape procurement in the years ahead.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to do more than manage procurement — and actively develop it.
You can find further information and ordering details on the Forum Verlag website, or contact the BME directly: mirjam.zeller@bme.de
