How does this work - Sourcing Professional

1. Leverage the SourcingExchange body of knowledge 

• Apply for a membership by filling out the application form
• Browse the Answer sections for previously asked questions
• Read the Expert Columns written by the SourcingExchange senior experts
• Explore the knowledge items shared by the experts
• Participate in the SourcingExchange events
• Review the MarketPlace section for information on Service Providers

2. Get relevant and actionable advice 

• Submit a question in the Answer section
• We will review the question, tag the question and post this in the Answer section
• We will then contact relevant Sourcing Experts to respond to your question
• We will notify you when answers are posted
• Review the responses and provide feedback on the quality of the answers

3. Contact an Expert directly

• Search for the Experts based on key words and tags
• Review their Answers to SourcingExchange member’s questions, their Expert Columns and submitted Knowledge Items and assess their expertise
• Respond to their Expert Columns and Knowledge Items with more specific questions
• Contact the Expert directly for more information or to hire them

4. Use the SourcingExchange platform to support your initiatives

• Browse the Toolbox section for tools that will support your business or sourcing initiative
• Use the free tools provided
• Or pay to use the more extensive paid tools
• Collaborate with other SourcingExchange members using the tools on your initiatives
• Collaborate with other members of your organization, clients and/or service providers via a dedicated portal

How does it work? - Sourcing Experts

1. Build your profile

• Upgrade your membership to SourcingExchange Expert for free
• Fill out your profile clearly highlighting your fields of expertise and your experience
• Match your expertise to the SourcingExchange tags
• Include links to your Linkedin profile and other social media

2. Showcase your expertise by participating

• Respond to questions posted in the Answers section or when approached by the SourcingExchange
• Submit Knowledge Items which after review by the SourcingExchange will be posted in the Knowledge Items section
• Solicit evaluations and reviews of your Answers and Knowledge Items
• Respond to job/assignment opportunities posted by SourcingExchange members and get hired
• Collaborate with other members on assignments

3. Develop further credibility by participating in specific invitation only opportunities

• Based on your expertise and participation on the SourcingExchange get invited to write an Expert Column
• On invitation, present at SourcingExchange events on your area of expertise
• Receive invitation to respond to SourcingExchange Point of View topics, building the thought leadership of the SourcingExchange and directing the future knowledge development
• Participate in specific customer or Multi-Client research opportunities

How does it work? - Service Provider

1. Become a Business Partner of the SourcingExchange

• Contact the SourcingExchange using the contact form provided
• Together we will review the Business Partner options and select the appropriate for your business
• With the start of your Business Partner membership you will receive access to the SourcingExchange and specific events*

2. Showcase your company and its services*

• Gain editorial access to your Market Place listing, service mapping and tags
• Post news letters, recent wins and other specific postings on your Market Place listing
• Host webinars to brief SourcingExchange members on your company or specific offerings (number of possible webinars limited by number of webinar opportunities and Business Partnership package selected)
• Receive speaking opportunities at specific SourcingExchange events for you and your clients

3. Develop a network of Sourcing Professionals relevant to your company*

• Gain access to specific SourcingExchange events to network with SourcingExchange members
• Receive invitations from SourcingExchange members to participate in market development and sales opportunities
• Receive invitation-only opportunities for your senior executives to attend Advisory Board events with leading SourcingExchange experts and key clients

4. Collaborate during sourcing events and research opportunities

• Collaborate with clients and SourcingExchange members using the tools in the Toolbox section
• Participate with other Business Partners in the multi-client research studies
• Take part in market development and sales opportunities hosted on SourcingExchange tooling

*Note: Features depend on Business Partnership options selected