After years of disruption, the procurement and supply chain sectors are navigating a landscape defined by economic caution, technological shifts, and new workforce dynamics. Today’s employers face mounting pressure to balance cost-efficiency with agility, respond to shifting regulatory landscapes, and meet rising expectations around sustainability and ethical sourcing. Adapting to these challenges requires more than incremental change - it calls for resilient strategies, investment in future-focused skills, and a commitment to innovation.
As technology such as AI becomes more embedded in core processes and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations move to the heart of business decision-making, the competition for specialist talent has intensified. Recruitment success hinges on an ability to offer not only competitive pay, but also compelling opportunities for growth and meaningful work.
Our 2026 procurement salary guide is an essential tool designed to help you attract and retain the specialist talent needed to thrive. Within its pages, you’ll find clear benchmarking data to inform your remuneration decisions, nuanced insights into market shifts, and guidance for shaping your hiring strategy. Use our insights to ensure your remuneration is both competitive and compelling, empowering your business to build teams that are resilient, innovative, and prepared for the future. In this new era, these qualities are not just assets - they are essential for continued success.
AI can draft emails and analyse data, but it cannot replicate the nuance of human interaction required for effective negotiation and relationship management. As such, we have seen a marked increase in demand for professionals with strong negotiation skills. Companies need individuals who can go onsite, challenge suppliers on quality, and secure better terms. This physical presence and ability to build rapport are skills that technology cannot replace.
Procurement, Supply Chain & Industrial Expert, Reed
Who is the 2026 procurement, supply chain, and industrial salary guide designed for?
Our salary guide is a comprehensive resource created for a wide range of individuals and organisations within the procurement, supply chain, and industrial sectors. Whether you are an employer aiming to build a resilient team, a professional tracking your career progression, or a jobseeker preparing for your next move, this guide offers the insights you need. It provides the data required to navigate the current market, where attracting and retaining talent is more crucial than ever.
The guide is tailored for:
Employers seeking to attract top-tier procurement and supply chain talent by benchmarking their salaries against the latest industry standards.
Growing businesses and SMEs looking to establish competitive and fair pay structures for essential operational, purchasing, and logistics roles.
Organisations focused on retention, helping them ensure their current salary and benefits packages remain aligned with evolving market expectations.
Graduates and early-career professionals wanting clarity on salary expectations as they begin their
careers in procurement, logistics, or industrial management.
Buyers, supply chain planners, and logistics coordinators aiming to confirm their earnings are in line with regional and national averages.
Professionals considering a relocation, offering valuable insights into local job markets and salary trends across different parts of the UK.
Jobseekers preparing for interviews or salary negotiations, equipping them with accurate, up-to-date data for their specific role and sector.
What roles are covered in the 2026 procurement, supply chain, and industrial salary guide?
Our 2026 salary guide offers a detailed overview of the UK's procurement, supply chain, and industrial sectors. It provides indispensable salary data across five key specialisms, giving you a clear benchmark for remuneration packages nationwide.
The roles featured are categorised into:
Leadership
Procurement
Supply chain
Logistics
Industrial
By consulting our data, which covers jobs across every region of the UK, you can position your organisation competitively to attract and retain the specialist talent you need to succeed.
Are you seeking reliable salary benchmarks?
In a competitive talent market, understanding industry salary standards is crucial. Our guide offers a comprehensive analysis of salaries and benefits within the procurement, supply chain, and industrial sectors. This allows you to benchmark your remuneration packages, ensuring they are not only fair but also compelling enough to attract high-calibre people and retain valued employees.
Whether you need to determine a competitive salary for a procurement manager or understand the market rate for a logistics coordinator, our guide provides the detailed insights required to make informed and strategic decisions for your business.
Do you know what your salary should be?
Navigating your career path requires a clear understanding of your professional worth. Our 2026 salary guide empowers you to assess your current earnings against industry benchmarks, evaluate the competitiveness of a job offer, or plan your next career move with confidence.
Considering a new role or a relocation? The guide provides the data you need to understand how your salary might change and what to expect in different regions, helping you make decisions that align with your long-term career aspirations.
Why is Reed’s 2026 salary guide an essential resource?
In a landscape of constant change, having access to current data is key. Reed's 2026 procurement, supply chain, and industrial salary guide provides the insights needed to identify emerging trends, plan for the future, and make confident decisions.
This guide is an invaluable tool for both employers and professionals, offering:
Detailed salary benchmarks for 2026.
In-depth analysis of key market trends.
Insights into the benefits that matter most to employees.
Comprehensive data spanning a wide range of roles.
Our recruitment specialists share their expert perspectives on the job market, offering a deeper understanding of specific roles and industry dynamics. This unique commentary enhances the relevance of the guide, making it an essential resource for navigating the year ahead.
How can Reed’s procurement, supply chain and industrial salary guide assist with benefits and rewards benchmarking?
At the end of 2025, we conducted our annual survey of 5,000 UK workers to understand how they feel about their salaries, benefits, role and responsibilities, as well as job satisfaction and market trends.
Some key findings include:
20% of professionals feel unhappy with their current salary.
The overwhelming reason for salary dissatisfaction is that pay hasn't kept pace with the cost of living.
26% of respondents have £100 or less leftover each month after essential bills, with seven per cent stating their entire salary goes to essentials.
To switch jobs, individuals expect a substantial average pay increase of £12,139.55.
On average, men earn £48,367.15, while women earn £33,852.12, a difference of over £14,500.
And women have significantly less disposable income, with an average of £626.61 left over monthly compared to £983.38 for men.
Younger workers (25-34) are most willing to sacrifice benefits for higher pay…
… while older workers (55+) are significantly less willing to do so, suggesting they value their existing benefits more.
See all the results from our survey and use this guide to make informed decisions on salaries and benefits in the UK procurement, supply chain and industrial sectors for 2026.
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