Despite its vital importance in the value for money environment, procurement still isn't getting the attention it deserves from the housing sector. PfH is moving the boundaries of what procurement professionals within social housing organisations expect of themselves and is looking at the benefits within the sector of improved spend visibility, internal positioning, external influence and power, outside sector benchmarking, market knowledge and other areas that will be of immense benefit. These steps will enable procurement to become more commercial and help the social housing sector widen their scope of influence. The ultimate goal being that procurement will soon sit at the top table and be recognised as a function which can shape change and truly add value.