Connect | Share | Grow
Our procurement community unites experienced procurement managers from various sectors and organizations. In this space, we engage in knowledge sharing, inspire one another, and enhance our supply chain networking to build a stronger network that propels us all forward.
Our Procurement Community
The future of procurement doesn’t lie in what we can achieve individually, but in what we can create together through knowledge sharing. By inspiring one another and learning collectively within our procurement community, we strengthen our sector—and increase our own value. Join us in this journey and discover the power of genuine connection in procurement and supply chain networking. Together, we’re writing the next chapter of our profession, which benefits the sector, your organization, and yourself.
How does it work?
Knowledge sharing that truly adds value within our procurement community. Learn from the real-world experiences of fellow professionals. From successful cost-saving initiatives to innovative approaches in supplier management—our members engage in supply chain networking to share openly what works and what doesn’t.
Networking with purpose involves connecting with procurement professionals who, like you, strive for excellence within the procurement community. Engage in knowledge sharing, discover new perspectives, find sparring partners, and build relationships that extend beyond typical supply chain networking.
Connecting talent in our procurement community. Are you looking for new team members or ready to take the next step in your career? Our community fosters knowledge sharing and connects organizations with the right talent, while also supporting professionals in their supply chain networking and career growth.
From inspiring workshops to informal networking moments, our events foster knowledge sharing within the procurement community, ensuring you gain immediate value for your day-to-day supply chain networking practice.
For who?
This procurement community is specially designed for experienced procurement managers who: want to engage in knowledge sharing and learn from others, seek to expand their professional network through supply chain networking with like-minded peers, are looking for practical solutions to real-world challenges, are passionate about the development of the procurement profession, and are open to new perspectives and approaches.
Engaging in knowledge sharing is essential for members of the procurement community, as it fosters collaboration and innovation. By participating in supply chain networking events, professionals can exchange insights and best practices, ultimately enhancing their strategic approaches.
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29 jan 2026
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April
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June
June
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Welcome to our Procurement Community
The Initiators
Claudia Berlijn
Claudia Berlijn
Claudia Berlijn
After 20 years in the procurement field, I’ve undergone a transformation. Where I once drew energy from complex negotiations and strategic sourcing projects, I now find my greatest fulfillment in something else: connecting people within our procurement community.
This shift didn’t happen overnight. Throughout my career, I increasingly noticed that the most meaningful breakthroughs occurred when procurement professionals engaged in knowledge sharing. A casual coffee break conversation often yielded more insights than a formal training. A networking moment sometimes sparked the solution to a complex problem someone had been struggling with for weeks.
I realized there’s a deep need for genuine knowledge sharing in our sector. Not the theoretical content from textbooks, but the practical wisdom that only comes from experience. The stories of failures that teach valuable lessons. The creative solutions that actually work in practice.
At the same time, I saw many organizations struggling to find the right procurement talent while seasoned professionals were ready for a new challenge. This mismatch frustrated me, because I knew that the right supply chain networking connections could unlock tremendous value.
That’s why I founded this community. My role is that of connector and facilitator. I bring together people who can learn from one another, strengthen each other, and shape the future of procurement—together.
Marco Hoekstra
Claudia Berlijn
Claudia Berlijn
Over 20 years ago, I realized that I draw energy from connecting people, organizations, and ideas. A few years later, I began facilitating knowledge sharing between individuals and organizations—and I still do so today, with great joy.
In all my communities, the focus is on the individual. What does someone need to be successful? The answer often lies in helping people discover new ideas and insights for themselves. The experiences of others can make all the difference. So can ideas or applications from other sectors—not always transferable one-to-one, but often a solid foundation to build on and adapt to one’s own role and organization.
When shaping and organizing our approach, I often reflect on the many gatherings and events I’ve attended myself—from small and local to large-scale international ones, both at home and abroad. These include various trainings I’ve taken—or now teach. This experience has reinforced the understanding that variety matters: doing things just a little differently each time.
I’m excited to launch our Procurement Community together with Claudia and all the other participants, aiming to make a real impact—for everyone involved and for the organizations they represent. Whatever the challenge may be, we’ll tackle it together through effective supply chain networking.
My current networks across various sectors—HR, ESG, Communications, Transformation—combined with your input, will undoubtedly spark ideas for my role as a connector and facilitator within our procurement community.