Purpose Procurement is an Australian, woman-owned consultancy committed to harnessing the power of procurement to drive meaningful change.
Our Purpose
Purpose Procurement partners with organisations to use procurement and supply chain strategy as a lever for performance, resilience, and long-term value. We work with leadership teams to design and implement fit-for-purpose strategies that strengthen planning, improve decision-making, and unlock value through more effective supplier and industry engagement.
A key focus of our work is aligning procurement and supply chain policies, governance, and procedures with business strategy and ways of working. This foundational alignment ensures that all procurement and tender activities are underpinned by robust systems, clear processes, and human-centred practices – closing gaps between intent and execution, improving accounability, and enabling sustainable operational performance. By embedding these foundations, clients are better positioned to achieve both commercial and social outcomes.
Our approach is collaborative and human-centred, recognising that strong relationships, aligned ways of working, and disciplined execution are critical to sustainable supply chain performance.
What sets Purpose Procurement apart is our ability to translate ESG-aligned procurement commitments into real-world results, helping SMEs, underrepresented groups, and large organisation to create lasting social, economic, and operational impact.
Michelle Creevey
Founder & CEO
Michelle is a nationally recognised leader in supply chain strategy and social procurement, with over 19 years of across complex, high-value industries. She spent more than a decade on the extended leadership team of the world’s largest aviation/aerospace company, where she led initiatives spanning direct and indirect procurement, policy and systems leadership, tender and bid strategy management, and supplier capability uplift.
Her work has delivered award-winning strategies featured in Forbes, establishing her as a thought leader in inclusive and socially responsible procurement, SME development, and First Nations economic participation. Michelle’s expertise lies in designing and implementing strategies that connect governance, policy, and processes with organisational objectives – ensuring procurement and supply chain functions drive measurable operational, commercial, and social outcomes.
Michelle also helps organisations and SMEs navigate complex supply chains, bridging industry, government, and business requirements to unlock opportunities, build resilience, and create high-performing, inclusive supplier ecosystems. Her deep understanding of procurement systems, governance, and optimisation underpins the solutions delivered through Purpose Procurement, enabling clients to achieve sustainable, value-driven results.
Our Services
Our services are available remote or in-person.
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Many SMEs struggle with inefficient procurement processes, limited visibility, and underutilised supplier relationships – challenges that can constrain growth, reduce operational performance, and limit their ability to capture strategic opportunities.
At Purpose Procurement, we help businesses address these challenges by providing clarity, alignment, and actionable insights across their procurement and supply chain activities. Our approach goes beyond traditional process improvement: we focus on stronger supplier engagement, capability uplift, and people-centred strategies that empower teams, enhance collaboration, and drive measurable business outcomes.
By embedding practical, human-aware processes into procurement, we help SMEs unlock growth, build resilience, and turn their supply chains into a true source of competitive advantage.
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Navigating government contracts and major projects is complex and highly competitive. Many organisations struggle to move beyond simply meeting baseline requirements – whether articulating their unique value, demonstrating compliance, or showcasing social and economic impact – limiting their chances of success.
At Purpose Procurement, we help SMEs respond confidently to tenders, turning complex requirements into clear, compelling bids that highlight their strengths and maximise success. For larger organisations, we partner to design and execute First Nations and social outcomes strategies that not only meet policy obligations but also enhance community and industry impact, positioning them to win major government projects.
Our approach goes beyond bid writing. We develop actionable, forward-looking strategies that align with government frameworks, embed measurable social and economic value, and ensure our clients differentiate themselves in competitive procurement environments.
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Many SMEs face significant barriers when entering government contracts and major project supply chains, including defence and infrastructure. Limited specialised knowledge, capacity, and procurement readiness can make navigating complex tender processes and compliance requirements daunting, restricting growth and access to valuable opportunities.
At Purpose Procurement, we provide expert advisory and mentoring to help SMEs become procurement-ready and competitive, equipping them with the tools, capabilities, and confidence to build sustainable business pipelines and succeed in major projects.
Simultaneously, we partner with large organisations and prime contractors to strengthen supply chains by effectively engaging Australian-owned SMEs, including diversity-owned businesses such as women-, veteran-, and Indigenous-owned enterprises. Our guidance helps organisations meet compliance obligations, achieve supplier diversity targets, and maximise the social and economic impact of procurement activities.
By combining SME capability-building with strategic supplier relationship management, we help businesses of all sizes build inclusive, resilient, and high-performing supply chains that drive innovation, operational excellence, and lasting value for both organisations and the broader community.