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SocialProcurement – Smarter supplier sourcing through LinkedIn

Salespeople use LinkedIn to find you. Why don’t you find new suppliers on LinkedIn. #SocialProcurement is a free initiative for procurement professionals who want to use LinkedIn and professional networks for suppliers sourcing and discovery. Publish what you are looking for, make your sourcing need visible, and let relevant suppliers discover you.

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🌍 Suppliers from 22+ countries identified

🎓 500+ pioneers trained

📅 Running since 2021

⭐ Always free

Started In February 2021. Free. Always.

How it works

Direct

Post structured sourcing requests directly on your profile using the #SocialProcurement hashtag.

Relevant recommendations

Tap into community amplification from peers, suppliers, and regional ambassadors.

No intermediaries

Connect directly with global vendors without paying platform middleman fees or expensive RFQ platforms.

From zero to your first sourcing post

Four steps from zero to your first sourcing post.

1

Be proactive and post

Post on LinkedIn with our hashtag – And tag our page. (5 minutes)

2 Be the follower or the leader

Get coached, or use our Builder – Define what you are sourcing. (varies)

3 Watch how it is done

Watch the intro webinar – Understand the method. (30 minutes)

4 A signal to your network

Get your #IamBuying LinkedIn frame. Signal to your network that you are a buyer (2 minutes)

Get started

It works. Here is the proof.

The Wall of fame

Real procurement success stories.

Mario Bruggmann LinkedIn Supplier Sourcing Post — _{Mario Bruggmann LinkedIn supplier sourcing post}

Thomas Auer SocialProcurement Supplier Discovery — _{Thomas Auer using LinkedIn for supplier discovery}

Kathrin Kubisch Searching Supplier on LinkedIn using #SocialProcurement — _{Kathrin Kubisch searching supplier on LinkedIn using our own hashtag}

Tools to support your procurement & supplier sourcing

Our toolbox makes your sourcing post faster and easier

Show that you are a buyer

Show your LinkedIn connections and network that you are an active buyer and supplier sourcing on LinkedIn.

Create your frame

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