Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

Enhance your procurement options and increase sales.

Smarter sourcing, stronger margins, sustainable growth

We’re backed by strong wholesaler partnerships and over 100+ direct supplier agreements. Through diversification, category growth, and value-added services, we help you discover new opportunities, optimise margins, and build loyalty with our own-brand Initiative range.

Benefit from 100+ direct supplier agreements

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Powerful services built for you

Diversification

Future-proof your business

Unlock fresh revenue by expanding into new markets and categories that reflect the evolving workplace. From workwear and PPE to education, technology and facilities, diversification helps strengthen your offering, attract new customers, and support long-term business growth.

Supplier & Product Sourcing

Secure the right partners and products

We introduce new suppliers and products to help you win business, protect margins, and expand your offering. Our team helps reduce the time and effort spent on sourcing, allowing you to focus on your customers and growing your business.

Marketing Support

Increase visibility and engagement

Working with suppliers, we deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness and drive sales. From catalogues and digital assets to reward programmes, you’ll have access to professionally designed marketing resources through your exclusive BLOChub membership portal.

Margin Management

Maintain profitability across your business

Our expertise will help you balance competitive pricing with healthy margins, protecting profitability while supporting sustainable business growth. With commercial insight and practical guidance, we help you maximise value across your business.

Own Brand – Initiative

Build loyalty with a trusted range

Initiative offers over 300 high-quality, affordable workplace essentials that help differentiate your business. Designed to deliver excellent value and stronger margins, the range supports customer loyalty while meeting everyday workplace needs.

What you'll gain

Tap into the strength of our global purchasing power

Unlock new revenue streams through diversification

Access expert supplier and product sourcing

Key category growth and enhanced margins

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Member-focused approach

What stands out most about BLOC is how member focused the team is. They listen, act and genuinely want to see our businesses succeed. It really does feel like they are an extension of our team.

Collective buying power

As part of BLOC we’ve been able to streamline our purchasing, offer new products to our existing customers and attracted new business on the back of BLOC’s diversification programme. The group’s collective buying power has given us access to products and prices we couldn’t negotiate alone.

Collective buying power

As part of BLOC we’ve been able to streamline our purchasing, offer new products to our existing customers and attracted new business on the back of BLOC’s diversification programme. The group’s collective buying power has given us access to products and prices we couldn’t negotiate alone.

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Platinum

Platinum membership encompasses all the benefits of Gold, while also offering the added advantage of in-person support and representation in employment tribunals.

Platinum membership includes access to BOSS Online resource library docs and guidance for HR & HSE to coincide with unlimited support from your designated HR/HSE adviser with in-person support, with the addition of the Becoming Compliant sections self-service helpdesk and included Health-checks section which is a platform for platinum members only. The BOSS ‘Becoming Compliant’ section is the necessary tool to guide you through a self-service portal to follow step by step guidance of best practices, with your designated HR & HS&E contacts available for any additional support you may require at any stage.

  • H&S Healthcheck to include a report about your documentation, policies and procedures
  • HR Healthcheck to include a report about your documentation, policies and procedures
  • Becoming Compliant Self Service Portal – A step by step guidance process of keeping your processes up to date

Members’ that consistently score 80% in a business Healthcheck or above are eligible for the Seal of Excellence Awards in both HR and Health Safety and Environmental. This award showcases best practices and is highly valued by members as it demonstrates their commitment to continuous growth.

LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES  (Included in Platinum)

  • Professional legal support from an employment law solicitor in employment disputes
  • Insurance available to cover tribunal awards and costs associated with tribunal representation
  • Access to our In-House lawyer service “Legal Plus” for Commercial and Employment law
  • Access to Legal Consultancy services

Gold

Gold membership includes all the benefits of Trade Membership, and offers extensive business support, providing unlimited access to specialist advisors in Human Resources, Health and Safety, and Environmental via telephone and email. Additionally, members gain access to a wide range of online resources.

Gold Membership is the foundation support for HR and HSE.

Our Gold Membership is perfect for companies either without an HR or HSE infrastructure, or those with an in-house solution needing a robust second line of defence. This membership provides expert support to tackle complex HR and HSE issues, deliver up-to-date compliance advice, and offer additional resources during peak times or unforeseen challenges. It ensures your business is well-protected from potential risks, enhances HR efficiency, and allows you to concentrate on your core operations with peace of mind.

HR SUPPORT SERVICES

  • Support and advice from BOSS industry-specific HR advisers with an allocated point of contact.
  • Unlimited Telephone and E-mail Support
  • Access to Resource and Documents online
  • BOSS industry-specific HR advisers to develop Guidance, Templates and Risk Assessments via virtual meetings / reviews, telephone and email.

H&S SUPPORT SERVICES

  • Support and advice from BOSS industry-specific H&S advisers
  • H&S support and advice during accident/incident investigations reportable under RIDDOR to HSE
  • H&S support when a HSE Regulator or local authority wishes to carry out a site visit
  • Access to Resource and Documents online
  • Access to HSE Secure Road Map with full support from BOSS industry-specific H&S advisers to develop Guidance, Templates and Risk Assessments via virtual Meetings / reviews, telephone and email.

Trade

Trade membership provides valuable networking opportunities, insightful industry knowledge, and fosters a culture of excellence within our sector.

Benefits include:

  • Industry Insights & Networking: Stay connected with the latest trends and updates in our industry and expand your network through exclusive events such as our Leaders of the Future and Sustainability Conferences, Members’ Day and BOSS Industry Awards. all at discounted member rates.
  • A collective voice to Government: BOSS meet with the Department for Business & Trade every 3 weeks and respond to government consultations on the industry’s behalf. You can stay up to date with our lobbying updates via e-mails directly to your inbox.
  • Business Support & Guidance: BOSS Trade Members receive updates to important legislation and at Gold and Platinum, have access to receive expert tailored to your business.
  • BOSS Special Interest Groups: Tackle topical industry challenges, learn from market leaders, and share experiences. Our special interest groups and forums allow peers with a wealth of industry - specific knowledge to come together and share on subjects such as data, sustainability, and people & culture. View the groups here.
  • BOSS Regional Committees: The BOSS regions were created to allow companies to engage with opportunities in their local area such as networking events, trade shows and fundraising initiatives. The regions are run by a committee of volunteers from the industry. These committees act to serve the needs of companies at local level through offering networking and social events as well as trade events such as exhibitions or fund-raising initiatives. We encourage all Members to get involved.
  • Training & Development: Access a variety of training courses to help you stay ahead. There's something for everyone, from short courses to apprenticeships. Programmes are available for any age, offering a great way to upskill your workforce. Find out more here.
  • PR Opportunities: Don’t forget to share your success stories with us! We’re always happy to promote any good news stories or highlight new launches through our PR channels.

Trade

Trade membership provides valuable networking opportunities, insightful industry knowledge, and fosters a culture of excellence within our sector.

  • Industry Insights & Networking: Stay connected with the latest trends and updates in our industry and expand your network through exclusive events such as our Leaders of the Future and Sustainability Conferences, Members’ Day and BOSS Industry Awards, all at discounted member rates.
  • A collective voice to Government: BOSS meet with the Department for Business & Trade every 3 weeks and respond to government consultations on the industry’s behalf. You can stay up to date with our lobbying updates via e-mails directly to your inbox.
  • Business Support & Guidance: BOSS Trade Members receive updates to important legislation and at Gold and Platinum, have access to receive expert tailored to your business.
  • BOSS Special Interest Groups: Tackle topical industry challenges, learn from market leaders, and share experiences. Our special interest groups and forums allow peers with a wealth of industry - specific knowledge to come together and share on subjects such as data, sustainability, and people & culture. View the groups here.
  • BOSS Regional Committees: The BOSS regions were created to allow companies to engage with opportunities in their local area such as networking events, trade shows and fundraising initiatives. The regions are run by a committee of volunteers from the industry. These committees act to serve the needs of companies at local level through offering networking and social events as well as trade events such as exhibitions or fund-raising initiatives. We encourage all Members to get involved.
  • Training & Development: Access a variety of training courses, workshops, and resources to help you and your team stay ahead. There's something for everyone, from short courses to NVQs and Apprenticeships. Did you know apprenticeships are available for any age, offering a great way to upskill your workforce—and they’re 95% funded by the government – Find out more here
  • PR Opportunities: Don’t forget to share your success stories with us! We’re always happy to promote any good news stories or highlight new launches through our PR channels.

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