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Procurement's role in tackling the cost of business

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The 2025 Indirect Procurement Report, ‘Tackling the cost of business’ by RS, in partnership with CIPS, drew over 400 responses from procurement professionals across the UK and Ireland.

In this recent CIPS Download webinar, we discussed the report’s highlights and what they mean for the profession with Liam Kettlewell, Commercial Director at RS UK & Ireland. 

This latest report provides a valuable barometer for how procurement is coping with multiple and varied challenges, focusing on supplies for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). By joining this session and watching back, you will hear the latest insight with the chance to listen back on the live Q&A>

On the agenda, we covered:

Procurement continues to wrestle with significant issues which make for an unpredictable landscape. Inflation, reduced operational budgets and risk are common themes - what can you do to mitigate against uncertainty?
Environment, social and governance and the pressure on procurement to meet growing expectations - how can you address this key area of focus?
MRO spend is up, as is the number of suppliers being used. How can you manage your supply base and why can setting effective KPIs help?

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Emma Scott (host) Head of Content Strategy CIPS

Liam Kettlewell Senior Director, Product & Supplier Management, UK & Ireland RS

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