Step Up Sessions is our free mentorship program designed to nurture the next generation of talented procurement professionals.
We offer real-world skills, practical guidance, and career strategies that work in today’s procurement landscape.
Each mentee gets personalised support and honest advice to accelerate their growth – passing on the support that shaped one career to help build many more.
May 4, 2026
Applications Open
May 29, 2026
Application Deadline
July 2026
Program Starts
What you
actually get
01
One-on-One Mentoring
Monthly 60-minute sessions focused on your career goals, challenges, and aspirations. Real-world guidance – no fluff, no theory. (Well, maybe a little theory.)
02
Your Game Plan for Growth
We’ll map out your next steps – what to build, what to ditch and how to position yourself for what’s next. (And yes, skills analysis = a little theory)
03
Sharpen Your Toolkit
We focus on the skills you actually use – not the ones that sound fancy in a textbook (which, let’s be honest, we probably haven’t read.) Negotiation. Supplier Management. Commercial Smarts. All the good stuff.
04
Resume and Interview Prep
We all know how to buy – but do you know how to sell yourself? We’ll help you shape a resume that hits the mark and prep for interviews with confidence, clarity and zero cringe. After all, we don’t call this the Step Up Sessions for nothing!
What you
actually get
01
One-on-One Mentoring
Monthly 60-minute sessions focused on your career goals, challenges, and aspirations. Real-world guidance – no fluff, no theory. (Well, maybe a little theory.)
02
Your Game Plan for Growth
We’ll map out your next steps – what to build, what to ditch and how to position yourself for what’s next. (And yes, skills analysis = a little theory)
03
Sharpen Your Toolkit
We focus on the skills you actually use – not the ones that sound fancy in a textbook (which, let’s be honest, we probably haven’t read.) Negotiation. Supplier Management. Commercial Smarts. All the good stuff.
04
Resume and Interview Prep
We all know how to buy – but do you know how to sell yourself? We’ll help you shape a resume that hits the mark and prep for interviews with confidence, clarity and zero cringe. After all, we don’t call this the Step Up Sessions for nothing!
Why Step Up Sessions Exist
Because mentorship changed everything for me.
I wasn’t always in Procurement. I was a “career changer” – before the first iPhone hit the market (I know, right?). But I got lucky. A seasoned Procurement Director saw potential in me and took me under his wing. His mentorship didn’t just help my career – it changed my life.
In every role since, I’ve had people – some in Procurement, some in Finance, others from completely different walks of life – who’ve stepped in, taught me, challenged me and helped me grow. I still have mentors today. One of them is a Procurement Unicorn – he probably doesn’t even realise the impact he’s had. Every conversation with him reminds me: there’s always more to learn.
Why did I create the Step Up Sessions? Simple: this is my way of paying it forward.
I know what it’s like to be new, uncertain, or ready to grow but not sure how. And I know the difference it makes when someone is willing to share their time, insight and hard-won lessons. If the guidance I’ve been lucky enough to receive helped shape one successful career – mine – imagine what it could do for others.
What does this mean for you? Everyone deserves access to mentorship that accelerates growth and opens up new possibilities. That’s what the Step Up Sessions are all about. No fluff. No filler. Just real-world advice, support and encouragement from someone who’s been where you are – and wants to help you go even further.
Who should apply
Early-Career Professionals –Got up to 3 years under your belt and ready to grow? We’ll help you build confidence, capability and a clear sense of where to go next.
Career Changers – Making the leap into procurement? We’ll help you land on your feet with the skills, direction, and positioning to match. (Our Founder’s been there too!)
Business Owners – Running the show and need to get a handle on procurement? We’ll help you build smart, scalable practices that fit your world – not someone else’s checklist.
Who should apply
Early-Career Professionals –Got up to 3 years under your belt and ready to grow? We’ll help you build confidence, capability and a clear sense of where to go next.
Career Changers – Making the leap into procurement? We’ll help you land on your feet with the skills, direction, and positioning to match. (Our Founder’s been there too!)
Business Owners – Running the show and need to get a handle on procurement? We’ll help you build smart, scalable practices that fit your world – not someone else’s checklist.
Passionate about procurement and ready to grow, learn and be challenged?
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