Procurement can be broadly categorized into different types of spend, depending on the nature of the goods or services being purchased. Some of the most common types of spend include: 

• Direct Spend: This refers to the costs associated with raw materials, components, and finished goods that are used to create a final product. This type of spend is typically managed by the sourcing and procurement teams within a manufacturing or production organization. For example, a car manufacturer like Ford would have direct spend on steel, tires, and other raw materials used in the production of cars. According to the data, in 2019 Ford had a direct spend of $38 billion, which was about 60% of the company's total spend. 
• Indirect Spend: This refers to the costs associated with goods and services that are used to support the day-to-day operations of a business, such as office supplies, facilities maintenance, and information technology services. Indirect spend is typically managed by the procurement teams within an organization. For example, a retail company like Walmart would have indirect spend on cleaning services, office supplies, and IT services. According to the data, in 2019 Walmart had an indirect spend of $13 billion, which was about 20% of the company's total spend. 
• Services Spend: This refers to the costs associated with services such as consulting, legal services, and marketing. Services spend is typically managed by the procurement teams within an organization. For example, a financial services company like JPMorgan Chase would have services spend on consulting, legal services, and marketing. According to the data, in 2019 JPMorgan Chase had a services spend of $4 billion, which was about 6% of the company's total spend. 
• Capital Spend: This refers to the costs associated with long-term investments such as new facilities, equipment, and technology. Capital spend is typically managed by the procurement teams within an organization. For example, a construction company like Bechtel would have capital spend on new equipment and facilities. According to the data, in 2019 Bechtel had a capital spend of $5 billion, which was about 8% of the company's total spend. 

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