MRO procurement business pressures
Those working in MRO procurement face a convergence of internal and external business pressures, driving them to develop strategies to meet cost savings targets while ensuring security of supply
The 2025 Indirect Procurement Report produced by RS, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), explores the key challenges in relation to supplies for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Key themes include:
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Those working in MRO procurement face a convergence of internal and external business pressures, driving them to develop strategies to meet cost savings targets while ensuring security of supply
As organisations come under more pressure to reduce carbon emissions and improve their sustainability credentials, procurement must now demonstrate how it can play its part. This means looking internally but also at the wider supply chain.
With MRO costs increasing, organisations are seeking to develop closer relationships with suppliers, so they can identify opportunities for efficiencies in their category management strategy and reduce the risk of counterfeit items entering the supply chain.
Digital systems can help procurement professionals get better visibility of their MRO procurement process and control who they buy from.