A spotlight on procurement
Australasian Universities Procurement Network
Driving Transformative Procurement Initiatives
The Australasian Universities Procurement Network (AUPN) collaboratively drives transformative procurement initiatives for 42 universities across Australia and New Zealand. Our work spans comprehensive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and sustainable procurement practices.
The AUPN leads in innovative market analysis, harnessing collective expertise to maximise purchasing power and ensure universities access high-quality resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Our goal is to empower educational institutions to concentrate on their primary mission—delivering exceptional education. We accomplish this by promoting innovation and sustainability in procurement practices through our collaborative, knowledge-sharing community.
The AUPN Services Support team is dedicated to assisting members with regular events and forums, an interactive community portal, and a commitment to strict compliance and quality assurance.
The AUPN supports 42 member universities across Australia and New Zealand, offering them innovative procurement programs with flexible solutions tailored to each institution’s needs.
OUR MEMBERS
As the university sector faces growing challenges, AUPN is committed to delivering collaborative, cost-effective initiatives that help universities thrive and navigate the evolving landscape.
Together, we are shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for higher education.
University Procurement Hub (UPH)
The UPH provides a platform that revolutionises how universities across Australia can source goods and services to meet their common requirements — operating a flexible procurement hub that delivers enduring value for member universities.
Technology & Innovation
Roll Out 2025
Driving sector-wide collaboration on emerging technologies, AI, and digital innovation in procurement. By identifying gaps, sharing best practices, and exploring opportunities for sector-wide platforms, discounts, and solutions, we aim to enhance efficiency, resilience, and strategic impact across P2P, S2C, procurement, and contract management. This pillar has been introduced to ensure universities stay ahead of technological advancements, leveraging innovation to improve procurement outcomes, streamline processes, and foster a more connected and future-ready sector.
University Anti-Slavery Program
Helping universities comply with the mandatory human rights transparency requirements under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) through best practices for managing modern slavery risks in the procurement sector.
University Procurement Analytics Solution (UPAS)
UPAS is driving a revolutionary shift in procurement analytics in partnership with Sievo, a global leader in data analytics technology. This platform provides both individual and sector-wide insights, leveraging cutting-edge data cleansing and categorisation tools.
Tony Wilson
HES Director Collaboration & UPH Program Committee Chair
Procurement Excellence Program (PEP)
40 universities participating in the 2023 Survey.
Providing university procurement teams a benchmark of their maturity levels and metrics against global best practice procurement.
Responsible Procurement
UA Indigenous Guidelines
Roll Out
Supporting universities with strategies to implement the UA Indigenous guidelines effectively and consistently across the sector. Working towards an over-arching approach to ESG within procurement operations.