Behind great procurement are great people. Meet the team bringing fresh thinking, industry expertise and a personal touch to everything we do.
Lara
FounderBuilding partnerships that go beyond price.
For Lara, great procurement is about more than securing the lowest price. Lara understands that successful businesses depend on the right balance of cost, quality, service and trusted supplier relationships.
As Socium’s founder, Lara’s experience in procurement across multiple categories and industries left her feeling like there had to be a better way of procuring for businesses and suppliers. Hence the birth of Socium.
Lara is passionate about building meaningful partnerships that deliver lasting value.
Away from Socium, Lara loves her small family and is an avid marathon runner who brings the same energy, determination and commitment to everything she does.
Wade
Customer Success ManagerFresh thinking. Genuine care. Always going the extra mile.
With a background in food service and hospitality management, Wade understands first-hand the challenges businesses face and the importance of having reliable, trusted partners.
Creative, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile, he combines practical industry experience with fresh thinking to find solutions that make life easier for customers.
For Wade, it’s about more than managing accounts. It’s about building genuine relationships, understanding what matters to each business and ensuring every customer feels genuinely supported.
Outside of work, Wade’s creative side shines through his love of art and music, bringing fresh perspectives and a little extra personality to the Socium team.
Ashley
Head of Growth and PartnershipsSerious about results. Not so serious about everything else.
Ashley leads growth and partnerships at Socium, bringing a unique blend of commercial expertise, operational experience and personality to the Socium team.
Having spent years in several different seats around the table, with experience spanning supplier category management, FMCG and business operations, Ashley understands purchasing from multiple perspectives.
This well-rounded experience means Ashley knows what matters to customers, what makes suppliers tick and how to bring both sides together to deliver meaningful results.
Approachable, commercially minded and never one to take himself too seriously, Ashley is exactly the kind of partner you want in your corner.
We will leverage our buying power and market data to show you where the saving opportunities lie, all at no cost to your business. One invoice is good. Multiple invoice dates are even better, ideally 2 to 4 weeks’ worth.
No fee, ever. No sign-up cost, no subscription, no contract.