CIPS Indirect Procurement Report 2025

Unlock the latest insights shaping the future of indirect procurement. This report explores how procurement professionals are tackling rising costs, supply chain risks, and sustainability challenges—while optimizing efficiency and resilience.

THE REPORT COVERS SEVERAL KEY AREAS:

  1. The Impact of Inflation on Procurement

    – 62% of professionals cite inflation as a top challenge, driving cost pressures and budget constraints.

  2. Supplier Consolidation Trends – Businesses are using 18% more suppliers despite a push to streamline procurement for efficiency and cost saving.
  3. Rising MRO Spend & Cost Pressures – MRO expenditure has increase by 20%, emphasizing the need for smarter procurement strategies.
  4. Sustainability & ESG Priorities – 64% of companies now see ESG as crucial, yet only 51% have sustainable procurement policies in place.
  5. The True Cost of Order Processing – The average business spends £89 per order, but 59% of procurement teams don’t know their actual processing cost.
  6. Risk & Compliance in Procurement – Managing counterfeit products, contract compliance, and cybersecurity are top concerns for procurement teams.
2025 RS & CIPS Indirect Procurement Report - RS Integrated Supply

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