The Procurement Initiative

The Procurement Initiative is a modern think tank and community for people who want to shape the future of procurement by gaining and sharing knowledge and networking with peers through our podcast and in-person meetups. We founded The Procurement Initiative to bring together the leading procurement thinkers from business, academia, and management consulting, to find fresh answers to the most significant challenges in procurement. We want to connect procurement professionals, jointly developing the essential solutions, and building the future capabilities that have a positive impact on our economy, society, and the planet. Research, knowledge, thinking. All with a purpose. The new purpose of procurement. _________ PODCAST: In The Procurement Initiative Podcast we explore the transformative power. Learn from leading procurement professionals about the latest trends and insights in procurement and other relevant areas: - Leadership, competencies & talent management - Cost reduction & value creation - Inflation, the economy & geopolitics - Resilient supply chains & balanced risks - ESG & circular economy - Technology, data, digitization & AI _________ MONTHLY MEETUP: The Procurement Initiative Leaders Network consists of a select group of international CPOs and Procurement Leaders – personalities who want to shape the Future of Procurement. With regular roundtables, networking sessions, knowledge sharing, and research discussion, The Procurement Initiative Leaders Network provides a platform for professional forward-thinking. Every month, 5 to 15 leaders in procurement meet in London and Cologne for an evening of knowledge sharing, entertainment, and networking. Expect a great venue, delicious food, wine and soft drinks, and excellent company! _________ Interested in attending our Meetups or want to appear as a guest on our Podcast? 👉 Contact our community host Richard McIntosh here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcintosh-richard/