Lancashire Procurement Collective – Session 1

The Lancashire Procurement Collective is a friendly, professional, and purpose-driven group for individuals working in procurement and supply chain who primarily would benefit from a procurement and supply support network, for those wanting to learn from experts and peers and those professionals that have extensive experience and would like to share good practice and their experience.

Join The Lancashire Procurement Collective: A Quarterly Procurement Community Network

The Lancashire Procurement Collective is brought to you by the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce in association with SRSCC. It serves as a key resource for procurement professionals, catering to SMEs without a dedicated procurement function and organisations that wish to enhance and strengthen their procurement strategies.  The collective offers opportunities to network, discuss challenges and learn.

You’ll gain:

Expert insights on procurement best practice
Peer support to solve day-to-day challenges
Practical tools & tips you can use straight away
A trusted network to help you buy smarter, reduce risk, improve quality, and control costs

Agenda

9.30 – 9.45am – Welcome and Networking
9.45 – 10.15am – Roundtable and Introductions
10.15 – 10.45am – Knowledge Bites
11.00 – 11.30am – Peer Mentoring Circles
11.30 – 12.00pm – Wrap Up and Action Planning

A Network Designed by You: Each quarterly session blends information, knowledge, and real‑world experience. Future agendas will be shaped by members, ensuring we cover your priorities – from managing suppliers to negotiating better deals.

 Upcoming Collective Dates:

Wednesday 15th October 2025 – 9.30am – 12 noon at Chamber Meeting Spaces
Wednesday 14th January 2026 9.30am – 12 noon at Chamber Meeting Spaces
Wednesday 15th April 2026 9.30am – 12 noon at Chamber Meeting Spaces
Wednesday 15th July 2026 9.30am – 12 noon at Chamber Meeting Spaces

How does the Lancashire Procurement Collective work, and who can join?

The Lancashire Procurement Collective is a quarterly networking event for those who work in procurement or where procurement is a part of their daily role. Our objective is to establish a group of like-minded individuals who work in procurement or supply chain who will collaborate, support, share information and expertise to overcome daily challenges, reduce risk, improve quality, reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

A trustworthy network can aid in navigating the procurements constantly changing landscape.

Procurement & Supply Chain Only: Who Is It For?

• SME owners/managers without a procurement department
• Anyone responsible for buying goods/services as part of their role
• Procurement or supply chain professionals seeking peer support
• Businesses wanting to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and manage suppliers more effectively

Do you work in procurement and supply chain but feel alone?  No one to run your ideas past?  Are you in a position where you might be buying something for the first time and would like some hints and tips?  Or are you struggling to manage supplier performance?

Be part of Lancashire’s friendly, professional, and purpose‑driven procurement community.

To book your spot – contact: chamberevents@lancschamber.co.uk

Tea, coffee and light refreshments, included.