Research & Training Institute

Training talent means growing the leaders of tomorrow.

EIPM is a leading institute in applied research, training, and coaching for Procurement and Supply Chain professions. Through tailored and multi-company programs, EIPM supports organizations in developing the skills, leadership, and management practices needed to improve performance in a changing environment.

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Develop the skills that accelerate competitiveness.

At EIPM, we help organizations transform. We offer a full range of services to assess skills and organizations; we design learning paths to build capabilities and change behaviors.

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    +35 years of expertise

    In Procurement and Supply Chain training and education, with programs delivered in 15 languages and in more than 30 countries.

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    50,000+ professionals trained

    Alumni holding leadership positions in more than 80 countries.

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    Applied research

    20% of revenue reinvested in our research center to continuously innovate and develop new concepts, methods, and tools.

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    Recognized certifications

    Accredited IFPSM Global Standard since 2017. Certifications recognized by the United Nations and companies worldwide.

A proven, results-oriented methodology

Our approach combines learning and practice, always linked to real business challenges, fueled by our applied research and our close collaboration with procurement organizations around the world.

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    Assessment & evaluation

    Skills assessment, negotiator profiling, procurement maturity evaluation to identify capability development and performance improvement goals.

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    Learning engineering

    Design of customized learning paths tailored to your role, objectives, and industry. Hybrid programs combining e-learning, in-person sessions, and coaching.

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    Training programs

    Design of tailor-made or inter-company programs with engaging formats that integrate AI to evolve the behaviors of leaders and their teams.

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    Impact measurement

    Assessment of acquired skills, monitoring of on-the-job application, and measurement of training return on investment at 6 and 12 months.

Our expertise: 3 offerings to help teams grow toward success.

  • Custom training programs

    Tailor-made programs co-created with leadership teams We design and deploy training pathways fully adapted to the company culture and strategic objectives. Each program is co-created with teams to ensure lasting embedding of skills.

    • Foundation
    • Specialization
    • New behaviors
    • Leadership
  • Inter-company training programs

    Executive-level programs open to professionals worldwide
    Our inter-company programs bring together professionals from all backgrounds for rich exchanges and collaborative learning. Certifications, short programs, and executive degrees are designed to accelerate careers and broaden perspectives.

    • Executive degrees
    • Certifications
    • Short programs
    • E-learning
  • Events

    Conferences, seminars and flagship events for procurement decision-makers
    EIPM organizes and hosts international events that bring together leaders of the profession: CPO roundtables, webinars, thematic conferences, and the EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards ceremony. Unique opportunities for exchange to anticipate changes in the profession.

    • CPO Roundtable
    • Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards
    • People Development Workshop
    • Thematic workshop

Concrete results

Un espace de travail lumineux où l'on voit des personnes se déplacer dans un mouvement flou au sein d'un bureau moderne

Go further

Learn more about EIPM

Training programs, methodologies, client references, publications, and job opportunities: find all of EIPM’s expertise on its dedicated website.

 

Key figures

  • 50,000+

    Professionals trained

  • 35+

    Years of expertise

  • 80+

    Countries represented

  • 20%

    of revenue reinvested in research

  • 15

    Training languages

Your questions, our answers

What types of training does EIPM offer?

EIPM offers three types of programs: in-company programs (tailor-made training co-designed with teams), inter-company programs (certifications, executive diplomas and master classes open to all professionals), and flagship events (HR Workshop, Business Workshop, CPO Roundtable, Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards).

Are EIPM training programs certified?

Yes. EIPM delivers internationally recognized professional certifications, accredited IFPSM Global Standard since 2017. The programs include degree pathways and certifications recognized by the United Nations and major professional organizations.

How does EIPM measure the impact of its training programs?

EIPM evaluates impact using the 4-level Kirkpatrick model: satisfaction, learning, on-the-job application (follow-up at 3 and 6 months), and business results (ROI at 12 months). More than 50,000 professionals trained in over 30 countries and 15 languages since 1991.

What events are organized by EIPM?

EIPM organizes four key events: HR Workshops (talent strategy and procurement challenges), Professional Workshops (key skills: negotiation, digitalization, sustainability), CPO Roundtables (exclusive roundtables between Procurement Directors), and the Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards (an annual international event celebrating excellence in procurement practices).

What is EIPM’s teaching methodology?

The EIPM methodology follows 4 phases: (1) Assessment of skills and needs, (2) Tailor-made instructional design, (3) Delivery of programs in-person, hybrid, or e-learning, (4) Impact measurement and continuous improvement. 20% of revenue is reinvested in applied research to continuously innovate.

This expertise serving your industries

  • Aerospace, Defense & Security
  • Agriculture & Food
  • Construction, Real Estate & Development
  • Consumer goods.
  • Energy & Environment
  • Financial services
  • Health & Pharma
  • Hospitality & Food Service
  • Industry, IT, Telecom & Technologies
  • Insurance & Mutuals
  • Media & Entertainment.
  • Mobility & Auto
  • Public procurement
  • Retail & Distribution
  • Services

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