Procurement takes place at board level . As such , the women that rise in its ranks are having a huge impact on crafting the present and future of procurement , supply chain and beyond . Tested , proven , impressive and inspirational , these are the names and faces that are leveraging the market through their positioning in the procurement world ; sitting at the helm of one of the most influential mantles across the private and public sectors – and growing . These are the Top 10 Women in Procurement .