About the Procurement Professionals Alliance

Our Mission
Unifying and Elevating the Procurement Profession

Education

Through robust education and knowledge-sharing and access to benefits and opportunities, PPA believes in uplifting the skills and expertise of the individual practitioner so that the entire procurement industry can be elevated to the next level. By offering an expansive suite of professional development resources, best practice frameworks, thought leadership content, and opportunities for mentorship and new employment opportunities, PPA empowers every member to help lead the increasingly complex and dynamic world of sourcing and procurement. Whether you are an experienced CPO seeking new team members, a mid-career manager ready to take on new challenges, or a young professional beginning to chart your career path, PPA offers a chance to be part of something great.

Advocacy

Beyond individual education and advancement, PPA serves as a powerful force for uplifting the industry’s image and prestige. By showcasing success stories, fiercely advocation for procurement’s strategic importance, and highlighting its essential role in innovation and community impact, PPA helps shift the narrative from transactional work to one of creating transformative value. Offering a strong and unified voice for the industry, PPA strengthens the collective identity of the profession, instills pride, and attracts new and enthusiastic individuals to join its ranks.

Community

PPA is more than just an organization — it is a community. Deeply rooted in tradition and fiercely focused on professional excellence, PPA believes that together, we can shape a more connected, knowledgeable, and empowered industry that honors its heritage while forging a bold future. With the launch of PPA, every procurement professional is invited to join a shared mission: to advance the industry, elevate each other, and positively impact our world.

Procurement and sourcing professionals have long been the unsung heroes behind the scenes: driving value, ensuring operational continuity, and fostering innovation across industries, governments, and nonprofits. The work of procurement professionals has always been vital to organizational success. Rooted in the rich tradition of service, a new organization has formed to help shape the future of the industry: the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) builds upon the legacy of procurement, uniting professionals under a shared commitment to education, excellence, and the continued advancement of the field. Bringing knowledge, opportunity, and high standards to procurement specialists around the nation, PPA is a nonprofit building something crucial to individual and collective success.

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our mission

Advancing Procurement Excellence

At the Procurement Professionals Alliance, our mission is to elevate the procurement profession by fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We empower professionals with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to drive strategic decision-making and create lasting value within their organizations.

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Shaping the future of procurement through collaboration and innovation. Driving ethical, strategic, and impactful procurement. From insights to certifications—unlock your potential with PPA.
PPA leadership

Meet the Leaders
Driving Procurement Forward

PPA is led by a team of experienced procurement professionals, industry experts, and strategic leaders who are passionate about advancing the field. With diverse backgrounds spanning public and private sectors, our leadership team is committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the procurement community.

Lindle Hatton

NASPO and PPA CEO

Delbert Singleton

Chair of the PPA Board

Jaime Schorr
Jaime Schorr

Interim Chief Growth Officer

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