The document describes a proposed online community called the SourcingExchange that aims to connect sourcing professionals. Its vision is to build a learning community, toolbox, and marketplace to help sourcing professionals succeed. The mission is to provide resources like knowledge sharing and networking opportunities typically only available at large consultancies. Key components will include a question forum, expert articles, knowledge base, and job postings. The community currently has 75 members and aims to expand while focusing on independent sourcing professionals.

1. Learning Community, Toolbox, Marketplace

2. 1
Vision
“We believe that by building a learning community, toolbox
and marketplace for the growing number of sourcing
professionals, we will create a decisive force in the overall
maturity of the market place”

3. 2
Mission
• To provide the independent or individually operating
sourcing professional an environment that tends to be
only available to sourcing professionals working large
consultancies
• The SourcingExchange will provide the sourcing
professional with; a like-minded community; a valuable
network; easy accessible knowledge, key to his/her day to
day job; access to the market information; professional
development and assignment opportunities; and state of
the art tools; that will enhance his efficiency, effectiveness
and ability to innovate and thus succeed in sourcing

4. 3
How can the SourcingExchange help you?
(Independent) Sourcing
Professional looking for
information or support to
be successful at his
profession*
Sourcing Expert looking
for opportunities to share
his knowledge and
expertise, and building
his credibility*
Service Provider who
wants build trusted
relationships with
sourcing professionals
and experts*
*See back-up slides for more info

5. 4
Key Components Key Characteristics
• Answers – Questions from Members
answered by (Expert) Members
• Expert Columns – Contributions of the
Expert Members on topics relevant to
the Community
• Knowledge Base – Knowledge Items
shared by the Members
• Market Place – Jobs, Market
consultations
• Future components:
▫ Toolbox
▫ Market Place info (Service
Providers)
• All Items are moderated and
submissions are staged
• Response request sent to Members
based on Expertise
• Expert Columns invitation only
• Knowledge items
▫ Collaboration to work on key topics
Current Implementation

6. 5
Preview from the SourcingExchange

7. 6
Community Characteristics
• Main focus Independent Sourcing Professionals, still
taking different working arrangements in to account
• Currently – 75+ Members + open applications
• Planning (3rd Wave) – 250+ Members + full public launch
• Covering Benelux, UK & Ireland, Nordics, DACH,
Southern Europe (incl. France)

8. 7
Contact
SourcingExchange BV i.o.
Alexander Dortland
Managing Partner
Energyclub Rotterdam
Vlaardingweg 62
3044 CK Rotterdam
The Netherlands
m: +31 6 24892647
e: alexander.dortland@sourcingexchange.eu
w: www.sourcingexchange.eu

9. 8
How does this work?
When you are a Sourcing Professional looking for
information or support to help you succeed with your
sourcing initiatives
• Get relevant and actionable advice
• Use the SourcingExchange platform to support your
initiatives
• Contact an Expert directly to help you
• Browse the SourcingExchange for information

10. 9
How does this work?
When you are a Sourcing Expert who wants to share his
knowledge and expertise
• Sign up as an Expert and highlight your areas of expertise
• Showcase your expertise by participating
• Develop further credibility by participating in specific
invitation only opportunities

11. 10
How does this work?
When you are a Service Provider who wants build trusted
relationships with sourcing professionals and experts
• Become a Business Partner of the SourcingExchange
• Showcase your company and its services
• Receive speaking opportunities and attend events
• Develop a network of Independent Sourcing
Professionals relevant to your company