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Peer groups for procurement leaders in Belgium

Professional procurement networks in Belgium for Chief Procurement Officers, procurement directors, procurement managers, and purchasing coordinators who want to strengthen their procurement leadership, master procurement strategy, and drive sustainable resultstogether with other sourcing managers and procurement professionals.


As a CPO, procurement manager, category manager, sourcing manager, or purchasing coordinator, you often encounter both visible and invisible challenges. In Belgium, procurement leaders face rapid change, complex supplier markets, and a climate where sourcing and procurement governance must constantly evolve.

That is why peer groups are more than just a procurement network – they are the place where the future of procurement leaders in Belgium grows.

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Strong relationships create big results for procurement leaders

In a network for procurement management, you build genuine relationships with other procurement leaders in Belgium – across industries, generations, and backgrounds. You meet peers in supplier selection and category management, share experiences in sourcing strategies, and receive peer support in a safe forum. Whether you are a new tactical buyer or an experienced Chief Procurement Officer, the exchange is transformative.

Developing authentic and transformational procurement leadership

Gain new perspectives on strategic sourcing, procurement governance, supplier management, and category management. Peer groups for procurement leaders in Belgium focus on sustainable leadership development – offering practical tools that strengthen your role as a procurement executive, sourcing manager, or CPO navigating today’s fast-changing business environment.

Addressing procurement leadership challenges in Belgium

We explore topics such as e-sourcing, global sourcing, dual sourcing, and how to connect procurement analysis with sustainability and CSR. Peer groups provide support in handling outsourcing, change management, and building your own path as a procurement leader.

Staying ahead: procurement leadership and future challenges

Discover how procurement leaders in Belgium apply lean in procurement, risk management, and pay-for-performance models to make stronger decisions, optimize working capital, and build impactful procurement strategies. We address how supplier management, operational procurement, and sourcing innovation contribute to leadership that is resilient and future-oriented.

Balancing leadership roles and well-being for procurement leaders

In procurement networks such as our peer groups, you receive support in managing the pressures of supplier negotiations, category management, and the demands of procurement governance. You learn to create sustainable structures for work-life balance and procurement leadership – both for yourself and your teams.

What can you expect from a peer group for procurement leaders in Belgium?

Our peer groups for procurement leaders are safe, supportive forums for reflection, learning, and connection. In Belgium, CPOs, procurement directors, category managers, and other procurement professionals meet to grow together. You can expect:

  • Regular meetings for procurement networks
    We gather 4–6 times a year for deep conversations on topics that matter most – such as procurement strategy, supplier management, procurement analysis, category management, and procurement leadership.
  • Expert insights and peer exchange
    Some meetings feature expert moderators and specialists in global sourcing, e-sourcing, procurement governance, and category management. Others focus on peer-to-peer learning between procurement leaders.
  • Practical learning for procurement professionals
    We use real-life cases from procurement management – from supplier selection and risk management to sourcing strategies, purchase-to-pay optimization, and strategic positioning as a CPO in Belgium.
  • Values-driven and sustainable procurement leadership
    Explore how to lead with transparency, data, and responsibility – while building an organizational culture where the next generation of procurement leaders in Belgium can thrive.
  • Confidential conversations and community for procurement leaders
    Our procurement networks, in Belgian cities such as Brussels and Antwerp, create safe spaces where you can think aloud, receive practical advice, and feel supported by other procurement professionals.
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Individual value

Members' statements

Discover how our members gain value from their peer groups

For me it is important to continue to grow in my career and to grow by learning from others. That is the reason why I decided to join your network and it has been a great decision.

Hubert Van Nuvel

VP and HR, Levis Strauss

I started in the HR group. I found that it was so insightful creating the networks, but also co-creating solutions, having debates on the key questions that we had

Veronica Cabedo

COO, HR Consultant & Coach

We gather people with the same kind of responsibilities, same level of contribution, and the same kind of interest, so it really connected to my reality and my needs.

Cathrine Stroobant

Talent Manager, EMEA

I get to meet people with skills, and we have a facilitator who meets our needs. I have found a network that gives me something good.

Charlotte Stahlschmidt

HR director,, BHJ

The value of the network

The numbers speak for themselves – an overwhelming proportion of our members find their peer group extremely valuable. They particularly highlight the confidential sparring that helps them navigate complex challenges.

The network provides access to experience sharing and insights that cannot be found elsewhere. It strengthens both strategic decision-making and personal development. When so many members see concrete results, it is clear that a strong professional network makes a difference.

The meetings are effective in terms of achieving business objectives.

That they get a solid ROI from membership

EGN has helped provide fresh perspectives and insights

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What does membership cost?

A membership of EGN is typically an employer-paid subscription, which is charged annually. Prices vary from group to group.

What is a peer group?

A peer group is your confidential network group. You have regular meetings and form relationships across companies.

Peer group or courses?

If you actively use your peer group, it can often replace expensive courses.

The procurement function – peer network in Belgium

We cover a wide scope – but with a sharp focus on procurement leaders in Belgium. Our peer groups bring together CPOs, procurement managers, category managers, and sourcing managers across sectors and levels, carefully matched by experience and needs. Whether your focus is procurement strategy, supplier management, e-sourcing, or procurement governance, you will find the right procurement network to support your growth.