Dedicated to ethical trade and strengthening the export ecosystem — SPA is a unified voice for the sourcing community, collaborating with buyers, suppliers, and government agencies to streamline procurement and market access.
"Success is most meaningful when it is shared — and the sourcing community deserves a platform built for its own growth."
SPA was founded with a simple belief — that sourcing professionals deserve a platform that does more than just connect people. While many organisations focus on industries or products, SPA was created to focus on the professionals behind them.
Our founders — a collective of industry veterans with decades of experience and dynamic young professionals with innovative ideas — are seasoned sourcing professionals who witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by buyers, suppliers, and sourcing teams.
Born from a desire to give back to the sourcing community, SPA brings together experienced professionals to share knowledge, create opportunities, support future talent, and contribute to the growth of the profession. What began as a small initiative has grown into a dynamic community committed to making a meaningful difference for sourcing professionals across industries.
To make India–global trade more seamless, transparent and mutually beneficial by fostering trusted connections between sourcing professionals, buyers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Through knowledge, collaboration, integrity, and innovation, SPA aims to strengthen the sourcing ecosystem and create lasting value for businesses and professionals alike.
To be the most influential and trusted professional network for sourcing and buying professionals, enabling collaboration, knowledge exchange, and sustainable growth across industries.
Our mission is to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional development, and meaningful business connections that strengthen the sourcing ecosystem. We hold ourselves to the same standards we champion for our members.
What can we do differently for the sourcing community? That question became the foundation of everything SPA stands for today.
For decades, sourcing professionals were the backbone of global trade — connecting markets, developing suppliers, driving innovation — yet there were very few initiatives dedicated specifically to their growth, recognition, and collective advancement.
A group of experienced sourcing leaders came together with a shared vision — not to create another association, but to build a platform that gives back to the profession that has given so much to all of us.
SPA was founded with a larger purpose: to support the sourcing community, encourage professional excellence, facilitate knowledge sharing, create meaningful business opportunities, nurture future talent, and contribute positively to industry and society.
What started as a conversation among a few professionals evolved into a growing movement of sourcing leaders and practitioners committed to strengthening the profession and creating lasting value for the entire ecosystem.
Through seminars, webinars, open house meets, and round table meetings, SPA grew into a vibrant platform for professional knowledge exchange and business growth — connecting buyers, suppliers, and sourcing professionals across industries.
SPA members represent diverse industries and product categories — furniture, handicrafts, home décor, textiles, apparel, gifts, consumer goods, retail, e-commerce, industrial products, and more — influencing sourcing decisions worth billions of dollars annually.
At SPA, we believe success is most meaningful when it is shared. Our journey is driven by a commitment to help professionals grow, businesses prosper, and the sourcing community thrive together.
At SPA, we are committed to creating value for sourcing professionals by fostering learning, collaboration, business growth, and community development. Through our initiatives, we aim to strengthen the sourcing profession and contribute positively to the industry ecosystem.
Professional networking and relationship building among sourcing leaders, buyers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders across sectors.
Seminars, webinars, workshops, industry insights, trends, and best practices to keep the community informed and ahead of the curve.
Sourcing opportunities, buyer-supplier engagement, and collaboration to generate meaningful trade connections and business growth.
Mentorship programmes and leadership development initiatives to nurture the next generation of sourcing professionals.
Industry representation, advocacy, and partnerships with trade bodies and institutions to amplify the voice of sourcing professionals.
Engaging students and emerging professionals to nurture future talent and build a stronger, more connected sourcing ecosystem.
Recognising excellence and outstanding industry contributions through awards that celebrate leaders who have made a lasting impact.
Community initiatives and giving back to the profession — because SPA believes the sourcing community thrives when it supports its own.
Building a stronger and more connected sourcing ecosystem through structured programmes, open-house meets, and round table meetings.
The founding team and office bearers steering SPA's mission for India's sourcing community.
We promote the highest standards of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. Our members are committed to ethical practices, continuous learning, and professional integrity in every sourcing decision.
Knowledge is the foundation of better sourcing. Through workshops, webinars, industry forums, research reports, and peer learning, SPA enables members to stay ahead of evolving market trends and global best practices.
We believe that stronger partnerships create stronger supply chains. SPA fosters meaningful collaboration among sourcing professionals, suppliers, industry bodies, institutions, and policymakers to drive collective growth.
Trust is the cornerstone of sourcing. We encourage responsible procurement practices that emphasize transparency, fairness, compliance, sustainability, and respect for all stakeholders.
The sourcing profession is rapidly evolving. SPA champions innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies that help professionals build resilient, efficient, and future-ready supply chains.
As a national alliance of sourcing professionals, SPA works to strengthen India's position as a trusted global sourcing destination by promoting quality, competitiveness, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
A body of office bearers and executive members who steer SPA's policies, programmes and member initiative. All have expertise in their own fields.
From the North to the South, East to West — SPA's network spans every major sourcing and manufacturing hub across India.
Real words from the sourcing professionals who are part of India's premier Alliance.
All Testimonials →"SPA feels less like an association and more like a community. The relationships I've built here have shaped how we do business — from trusted supplier introductions to genuine friendships across the industry."
"What sets SPA apart is the credibility it brings. Being part of this Alliance has opened doors with international buyers who recognise and trust the SPA name."
"The round tables and knowledge sessions SPA organises are unlike anything else in our industry. I walk away from every session with something I can apply directly to my business."