Survey report

Procurement’s Spend Index 2025

How businesses are spending this year

AI spend is up 130%

AI is everywhere – and procurement is expected to keep it smart, safe and good for business.

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Operation spend is up 26%

Everyday purchases add up fast. Tame tail spend before it erodes your budget.

Procurement Survey Report

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about tail spend management

What is tail spend?

Tail spend refers to low-value, high-volume purchases outside of strategic sourcing. It involves unplanned, off-contract purchases that may not fall under the umbrella of strategic procurement policies.

How does Soldo help manage long tail spend?

Soldo makes it easy for employees to access funds for ad hoc purchases within pre-set limits. Every transaction is tracked automatically, meaning finance teams get full visibility without needing to chase receipts or reconcile manually.

What are the key benefits of using Soldo cards?

Soldo cards offer prepaid, company-issued cards that provide proactive controls, automated reconciliation, and visibility across all business spend, simplifying procurement processes and improving compliance.

How does Soldo help with compliance and control?

Soldo helps keep decentralised spending inside policy, ensuring compliance and reducing the administrative burden of managing procurement through a simplified system.

How can Soldo assist in reducing procurement admin?

By automating reconciliation, cutting the need for manual processes, and simplifying purchasing controls, Soldo reduces procurement admin, allowing teams to focus on strategic tasks.

Why is real-time budget monitoring important in procurement?

Real-time budget monitoring allows teams to keep track of their spending as it happens, making it easier to manage budgets, control costs, and avoid overspending.