Alex Jennings is a visionary leader with extensive experience in global procurement, supply chain, and sales.
With a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering exceptional results, Alex has spent nearly four decades in corporate roles before founding “The Alchemie Network.”
This initiative’s “Procurement 4 You,” aims to support members both personally and professionally while fostering connections within the global Procurement Community. Through “The Alchemie Foundation,” Alex is committed to giving back through “Procurement for Good,” empowering member “Ambassadors” dedicated to making a positive societal impact through procurement.
We caught up with Alex to get the inside track on the, who, what, and why, behind The Alchemie Network.
Alex what is The Alchemie Network?
The Alchemie Network.— A completely FREE app and web-based community designed specifically for procurement, supply chain, and sustainability professionals.
What issue does your solution solve?
After 40 years in senior procurement roles, I became increasingly frustrated with what LinkedIn has become and the lack of genuine community and actionable content offered by traditional groups and institutes, despite the high membership fees. The Alchemie Network was created to bridge this gap, enabling professionals like you to connect with peers from over 170 countries, exchange ideas, and collaborate on the pressing challenges we face.
Who is your solution aimed at?
I truly believe that only by working together—on sustainability, ethical sourcing, ESG, supply chain disruption, inflation, tariffs, AI, and procure-tech—we can drive real, impactful change. By sharing insights from our partners, universities, NGOs, and charities, we aim to accelerate the function’s growth and tackle these critical issues head-on.
The network is thriving, with engagement at an all-time high—member contributions now exceed 11,000 per month. At The Alchemie Network, we believe in the power of C.I. – Community Intelligence, because we’re stronger together.
What is the biggest challenge Alchemie faces?
Reach and exposure is the key issues with Algorithms on other platforms supressing material and I would say people being a little App tired. We find when our members join for Free and see how it can truly help them develop, they quickly become an ambassador.
Why pick Alchemie?
The network is thriving, with engagement at an all-time high—member contributions now exceed 11,000 per month. At The Alchemie Network, we believe in the power of C.I. – Community Intelligence, because we’re stronger together.
Here are 12 reasons why thousands of professionals have joined:
- Join for Free: Connect with a global community spanning 170 countries in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Learn from Partners: Access exclusive content from charities, NGOs, and universities.
- Engage in Weekly Events: Participate in live webinars, interviews, and panel discussions.
- Collaborate in Forums: Discuss key topics in the Category Forum.
- Advance Your Career: Explore job opportunities and gain career advice from top recruiters.
- Collaborate Globally: Share ideas and insights in the Alchemie Business Lounge.
- Socialize with Purpose: Join meaningful discussions in the Social Café.
- Find Information Fast: Use our powerful search engine to instantly locate relevant content.
- Boost Personal Growth: Access courses, coaches, and resources for personal development.
- Multi-Language Support: Content is accessible in 150+ languages.
- Share Gratitude: Recognize and celebrate peers with Golden Tickets.
- Give Back: Contribute to causes through The Alchemie Foundation.