Elevate by The Procurement Plug
Elevate by The Procurement Plug empowers procurement professionals through tailored growth and leadership programs. It supports every career stage, from entry-level to executive.
Elevate by The Procurement Plug
One Brand. Three Journeys. Infinite Growth.
From first steps into procurement to shaping global strategy, Elevate is the UK’s flagship event series supporting professionals at every stage of their career.
What is Elevate?
Elevate is real-time strategy lab for procurement leaders.
Our exclusive Elevate Digital Journal enables you to track every expert led session, using personalized planning tools, which enables you to create your personal action plan on the spot so you leave ready to execute
Tying participation directly to measurable growth outcomes.
The Series at a Glance
NextGen
PROCUREMENT AS A CAREER
Inspiring the Next Generation of Procurement Leaders
Bloom
GROWTH, CONFIDENCE & LEADERSHIP
Empowering Mid-Career Professionals to Thrive
Xec
STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP
Developing Boardroom Leaders & Legacies
Elevate NextGen
Theme: Procurement as a Career
Audience: Students, career switchers, early professionals
Format: School & college outreach, live events, employer showcases
Why It Matters
Most people fall into procurement — we help them choose it
NextGen introduces procurement as a powerful career path, connecting talent with employers, mentors, and inspiration.
What They’ll Get:
Career tasters & simulations
CV clinics & mentoring
Access to internships and apprenticeship info
Human stories from diverse procurement professionals
Make action plans live via the digital Elevate NexGen Journal
Elevate Bloom
Theme: Growth, Confidence & Leadership
Audience: Junior to Mid-career professionals
Format: Skills clinics, soft power labs, transformation workshops
Why It Matters
Mid-career is the tipping point between delivery and influence.
Bloom supports professionals who are ready to lead — but haven't had the room or recognition to rise.
What They'll Get:
Stakeholder strategy sessions
Confidence coaching & leadership labs
Peer mentoring and new networks
Tools to grow from “doing” to “leading”
Make action plans live via the digital Elevate Bloom Journal
Elevate Xec
Theme: Strategic Excellence & Leadership
Audience: Senior professionals (Heads, Directors, CPOs, VPs)
Format: Leadership retreats, peer exchanges, boardroom intensives
Why It Matters
Procurement deserves a seat at the top.
Xec exists to accelerate boardroom-readiness, legacy-building, and enterprise-level transformation.
What They'll Get:
Access to our proprietary Xec Tools
Peer-to-peer CEO/CPO coaching
Executive networking in private forums and retreats
Strategic deep dives in finance, governance, and ESG
Make action plans live via the digital Elevate Xec Journal
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
| Track | Ideal For |
|---|---|
| NextGen | Final year school students, university undergrads, career changers, apprenticeship seekers |
| Bloom | Procurement officers, category managers, sourcing professionals, delivery leaders |
| Xec | CPOs, Directors, Heads of Procurement, VPs, or executives moving toward the boardroom |
Partner With Us
Position Your Brand as a strategic employer and change leader
Access Talent Pipelines across all levels
Be Part of the Conversation shaping the future of procurement
Support Economic Mobility & industry visibility
partnerships@theprocurementplug.com - Visit our partnership page