Buyers - Platform Events

Our complimentary events connect industry professionals with leading suppliers, making procurement more efficient while helping them discover innovative, tailored solutions.

Why Does It Work?

We take the guesswork out of procurement by connecting you directly with pre-qualified suppliers that match your exact needs. No time wasted, no unnecessary sales pitches – just productive, solution-focused meetings designed to move your projects and supply chain forward

By streamlining the process, we make procurement faster, smarter, and more efficient. Across two focused days, you’ll meet the right suppliers, gain valuable industry insights, and make meaningful connections – all in one place.

What To Expect?

Our events are designed to make supplier sourcing effortless, giving you direct access to the right solutions for your projects – without the pressure. You’ll explore fresh ideas, discover new suppliers, and refine your supply chain, all in a focused, time-efficient environment.

Gain insights into the latest products, services, and innovations in your industry

Select and schedule meetings that align with your specific needs

Personally choose which suppliers to engage with

Discover fresh solutions to enhance your procurement strategy

Save time by achieving months’ worth of supplier sourcing in just two productive days

Skip the cold calls and get straight to meaningful, face-to-face conversations

Streamline your supply chain with a direct, efficient, and results-driven approach

Our event formula is simple:

Invite active buyers to attend

We bring together senior decision-makers with live procurement needs, ensuring every attendee is actively searching for new suppliers and solutions

Discuss upcoming project & the types of suppliers required

Before the event, we take the time to understand your priorities – what projects you’re working on and what types of suppliers you need – so every meeting is relevant and valuable.

We source & invite relevant suppliers to attend

Using our extensive industry network, we handpick suppliers that align with your requirements, ensuring you connect with businesses that offer the right products, services, and innovations.

You choose relevant suppliers to meet with

You’re in control. Select the suppliers that best match your needs and we will schedule targeted, one-on-one meetings that help you fast-track your procurement process.

Meet Previous Buyer Attendees

At platform events, we have the privilege of working with some exceptional suppliers. Check out some of the cards below to meet some of them.

Head of Group Catering

Manages catering for five hospitals, covering procurement, training, vending, and staff wellbeing. Works with NHS logistics and Yorkshire Purchasing Authority for sourcing, with contracts ranging from £20K to £1.4M.

Head of Food

Responsible for menu development and food purchasing across the Lounge and Cosy Club brands, covering café bars and restaurants.

Regional Estates Manager

Manages PPM, maintenance, and asset procurement. Oversees ongoing upgrades to boilers, HVAC systems, BMS, and client-facing areas such as spas, studios, and gym floors.

Project Manager

Delivers new hotels and refits of the existing estate, with projects typically running on £3-5M construction budgets. Current developments include hotels in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Ipswich, and Barcelona.

Head of Procurement

Procures food, drink, disposables, and catering equipment for five villages and head office. Current projects include reviewing vending, fruit and veg supply, disposables, and frozen drink suppliers.

Head of Facilities Management

Leads FM services across the estate, managing Capex planning and an in-house maintenance team of 30+ techs. Oversees reactive and compliance contractors and explores CAFM system improvements.

Head of Concessions

Manages catering NPD and innovation for 50 bars and kiosks at the stadium. Leads trials for new F&B products, service concepts, and EPOS systems, while planning for the new stadium development.

Director of Group Procurement

Strategically sources property and construction services for Sainsbury’s Group, including Argos and Habitat. Current projects include large-scale builds, fit-outs, refrigeration replacements, and various retail initiatives, totalling around 6,000 projects annually.

Food Development Manager

Leads menu innovation and supplier collaboration, working on projects that explore kitchen equipment trials, food innovation, and partnerships across restaurants, pubs, and hotels.

Contracts Manager

Manages fleet services and supplier performance, with a focus on fire and security systems, asbestos management, grounds landscaping, fuel filling stations, signage, pest control, and electrical services across retail sites.

National Property Director

Oversees property management for the Atherstone region, covering new builds, store extensions, and refurbishments. Manages both planned and reactive maintenance across a mix of freehold, leasehold, and long-term leasehold sites.