1、SPEND CATEGORY OUTLOOK REPORT 2026DIRECT&INDIRECT SPENDINTRODUCTION GLOBAL BUSINESS&MACROECONOMIC TRENDS FOR 2026INDIRECT SPENDCapexConstructionEnergyLogisticsBusiness Travel&Fleet ManagementProfessional Services&ConsultingTemporary LaborHR and BenefitsPayrollLegal ServicesIT and TelecommunicationsM

2、arketing MRO ServicesMRO SuppliesResearch&DevelopmentReal Estate&Facilities ManagementDIRECT SPENDChemicalsMetals&Agricultural CommoditiesPackagingCONTRIBUTORSNOTES3 4 12141720232731333538424650525660 6568717475As 2026 begins,global supply chains are steadier,although conditions vary widely across r

3、egions.Inflation is easing,interest rates are settling,and demand is improving in several markets.Tariff measures,climate pressures,and shifting national trade strategies continue to influence costs and supplier availability.Procurement steps into 2026 with a broader mandate from the enterprise and

4、a more prominent role in long-term planning.Across industries,policies are reshaping sourcing decisions.New tariff structures are altering the economics of imports.Energy transition plans are influencing investment and production.Climate volatility is affecting materials,freight,and lead times.Repor

5、ting requirements for emissions,labor practices,and financial transparency are raising expectations for supplier oversight.All this is collectively shaping how procurement manages direct and indirect categories,and how it assesses risk across global networks.AI has become part of everyday procuremen

6、t work.Teams are using it to improve forecasting,manage contracts,guide demand,and monitor supplier performance.Adoption of AI varies,but the direction is clear:AI helps organizations interpret data,identify pressure points,and support decisions that involve cost,continuity,and compliance.The spend