This paradox exists because the ability of procurement to significantly impact the bottom line within an organization will diminish over time, especially once the low-hanging fruit has been picked.
As many Procurement professionals will attest, it usually becomes more difficult—and takes longer—to produce bottom-line savings and results year over year.
At the same time, the company expects meaningful reductions each year, and the end result is a growing gap between expectations and the ability to deliver against them.