Winner - Procurement Consultancy Project Award - Bain & Company

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Bob Murphy

Entry Overview

A recognised transformation executive, for more than four decades Bob Murphy has driven strategic change and operational innovation, leading IBM’s procurement team to multiple awards and was named CPO of the Year in 2018.

However, Bob is recognised not only for his business impact but what he has given back to the community. One of Procurement Leaders’ most influential and generous contributors, he has supported peers, acted as a PL Advisory Board member, and mentored future leaders.

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2025 Hall of Fame