James Belshaw
Procurement Transformation Leader & Founder

James Belshaw is a procurement transformation leader with 16 years of experience across Defence, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Retail. Having led global transformation programmes and built high-performing procurement functions, James founded his advisory firm to help organisations reimagine procurement through AI, automation, and emerging technology.

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James works at the intersection of procurement, technology, and business transformation, advising enterprises on how to architect the operating model of the future. His expertise spans AI-enabled procurement strategy, orchestration, autonomous sourcing, and agentic AI implementation, helping organisations move beyond incremental digitisation toward intelligent, data-driven procurement ecosystems.

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Alongside advising corporate procurement teams, James partners with procurement technology providers to ensure their solutions align with real-world practitioner challenges and enterprise value creation. Passionate about the future of the profession, James is focused on helping leaders leverage AI and technology as a competitive advantage, transforming procurement from a transactional function into a core driver of enterprise value and resilience.

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What is ProcureTEX?

ProcureTEX is more than a one-off gathering - it's a launchpad for a community that emphasizes:

  • Interoperability in Action
  • Curated Content
  • Practitioner Led Discussion
  • Transparent Sponsorship
  • Proven Vendors
  • Quality Over Clout
When and where is ProcureTEX 2026?

ProcureTEX 2026 will take place in Circa in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on November 3rd, 2026.

Is it possible to register on site?

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