In today’s procurement market, capability alone is no longer enough.

Many experienced procurement professionals are finding themselves:

• Applying for roles and hearing nothing back
• Struggling to stand out in increasingly competitive processes
• Feeling unclear on how to position themselves effectively
• Questioning why others seem to create opportunities more easily
• Realising that what worked earlier in their career no longer works in the same way today

The procurement market has changed significantly over the last few years.

Fewer roles. More competition. More direct hiring. More relationship-led decisions. More visibility around personal brand and positioning.

And yet many brilliant procurement professionals are still relying on outdated approaches that leave them blending in.

In this free live masterclass, I’ll share what I’ve consistently seen while supporting senior procurement professionals through one of the toughest markets in years - and what actually helps people stand out today.

This session is designed to help you think more strategically about your positioning, visibility and career direction in 2026 and beyond.

Who It’s For

This session is for you if:

• You know you’re capable, but feel overlooked in today’s market
• You’re exploring your next move and want to position yourself more intentionally
• You’re frustrated by lack of traction despite strong experience
• You want to stand out professionally without feeling self-promotional
• You know your CV, LinkedIn and wider visibility could be stronger
• You want greater clarity, confidence and momentum around your next chapter
• You’re ready to stop “just applying” and start positioning yourself more strategically

What You’ll Learn

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Why many strong procurement professionals still struggle to stand out
• What’s changed in the procurement hiring market over the last few years
• The biggest positioning mistakes I consistently see
• Why capability alone no longer creates opportunity
• The key shifts helping procurement leaders create visibility and momentum
• How your CV, LinkedIn, network and story need to work together
• What strategic positioning actually looks like in practice
• How to create stronger opportunities in a more competitive market

About Donna

Hosted by Donna Bowden, Award-Winning Procurement Career Coach, Founder of Narrate Your Career and Co-Host of the Procurement Pivots Podcast.

Donna has spent more than 25 years supporting professionals in their careers, including over a decade specialising in senior procurement recruitment and procurement career coaching.

She works closely with procurement professionals who want to build greater clarity, confidence and strategic positioning in their careers, helping them successfully navigate career change, increase their visibility and position themselves more effectively to identify and secure the right senior opportunities.

Known for her honest, practical and commercially grounded approach, Donna combines deep market insight with career coaching expertise to help procurement professionals shape successful careers on their terms.

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Your next chapter won’t happen by accident.

Let’s help you position yourself to stand out.