Connecting the next generation of procurement

Young Procurement Network

A modern community for students, graduates, and young procurement professionals to learn directly from procurement veterans, industry leaders, engineers, and real-world company challenges.

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Mentorship from procurement veterans

Hackathons to build the next generation of procuretech

Field trips for practical industry exposure

About

A bridge between emerging talent, industry, and practical innovation

Young Procurement Network exists to create stronger connections between students, recent graduates, early-career procurement professionals, seasoned practitioners, and the wider business ecosystem.

The goal is simple: give the next generation better access to guidance, real company exposure, meaningful networks, and opportunities to help shape the future of the profession.

Programs

Built around action, not just networking

ProcureTech Hackathons

Bring together company problem statements, engineers, and young procurement talent to design the next generation of procurement tools and workflows.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on sourcing, supplier collaboration, analytics, digital tools, and the practical realities of modern procurement work.

Field Trips & Company Visits

Host students and young professionals inside real companies so they can see how procurement, operations, and supplier ecosystems work on the ground.

Veteran Talks & Panels

Learn directly from procurement veterans and industry leaders through talks, career panels, and mentoring conversations grounded in real experience.

Upcoming activities

A practical calendar for the community

April

Founding Community Kickoff

Introductory networking session for students, young professionals, veterans, and founding partners to shape the first YPN cohort.

May

Procurement Career Workshop

A practical session on how procurement works across sourcing, supplier management, operations, analytics, and digital transformation.

June

Company Field Trip Series

Guided visits that let students and young professionals see how procurement teams operate in real company environments.

ProcureTech Hackathon

Multi-team sprint combining real company problem statements, engineering talent, and procurement thinking to build useful prototypes.

Who it’s for

Built for people at different stages of the procurement journey

Students & Graduates

Discover procurement as a career path, visit companies, and build early professional connections with people already in the field.

Young Professionals

Learn faster, expand your network, and work on meaningful challenges with peers, companies, and technical collaborators.

Veterans, Leaders & Partners

Share knowledge, mentor emerging talent, contribute problem statements, and support the future of procurement through real engagement.

In action

Real moments from procurement community events

Speaker presenting to an audience during a procurement event — **Expert speaker sessions** Leaders sharing practical insights on supply chains, visibility, and digital procurement.

Procurement panel discussion with speakers seated on stage — **Veteran panel discussions** Experienced practitioners discussing innovation, transformation, and the future of the field.

Panel of procurement professionals speaking to an audience — **Cross-generational conversations** Panels that connect established leaders with the next generation of procurement professionals.

Large group photo from a procurement networking event — **Community networking** Bringing students, young professionals, and industry leaders together in one room.

Partners

Built with support from universities, companies, and ecosystem partners

UNIVERSITY PARTNER

INDUSTRY PARTNER

PROCUREMENT LEADERS

TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

COMMUNITY PARTNER

FOUNDING SPONSOR

Want to support the next generation of procurement?

Partner with YPN to host students, contribute problem statements, mentor young professionals, or sponsor community activities.

Become a partner

Why join

Designed to be useful, practical, and energising

Mentorship & guidance

Learn from professionals who have seen the realities of procurement across different industries and business environments.

Real-world problem solving

Work on company-backed challenges with engineers and peers instead of only discussing theory.

Industry exposure

Get closer to how procurement creates value across operations, suppliers, digital tools, and business strategy.

Career development

Build confidence, expand your network, and get a much clearer view of where the profession is headed.

University chapters

Students can start new YPN university chapters across APAC

We’re open to universities across APAC that want to build a student-led procurement community on campus — supported by YPN, industry speakers, workshops, and practical activities.

For student leaders

Start a campus chapter, form a committee, and create a home for procurement, supply chain, and procuretech conversations in your university.

For universities

Partner with YPN to host talks, workshops, company visits, and career exposure opportunities for students.

For APAC growth

Build a stronger regional pipeline of procurement talent by connecting campuses with practitioners, mentors, and industry partners.

Interested in launching a university chapter?

Students, faculty members, and universities across APAC are welcome to register interest and start the conversation.

Start a chapter

Join the network

A stronger call to action for every kind of participant

I’m a student or graduate

I want exposure to procurement careers, company visits, workshops, and mentors who can help me enter the profession.

Join as a student

I’m a young professional

I want to grow faster, build my network, join practical events, and contribute to the future of procurement and procuretech.

Join as a young professional

I’m a veteran, company, or partner

I want to mentor, host students, contribute problem statements, sponsor activities, or support the network as a founding partner.

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