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Lancashire Procurement Collective – Session 1

October 15, 2025

09:30 - 12:30

Preston

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

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 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
10.45 – 11.00am BREAK 11.00 – 11.30am Peer Mentoring Circles
11.30 – 1200pm 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 AND 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

Venue address

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce,Unit 9-10,Eastway Business Village,Olivers Place,Fulwood
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