Developing Expertise through Training

Enhance your capabilities with our training programs

Tackle the intricacies of contemporary procurement with the KGM Strategy Training Center (ITC). The procurement landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding continuous innovation and a focus on sustainability. The ITC serves as your pathway to success, offering specialized programs designed to equip your team with the skills needed to drive innovation and achieve excellence. Partner with us at the ITC to prepare for the future challenges of procurement and elevate your team's expertise.

The Procurement Sector Encounters an Unparalleled Convergence of Challenges

The procurement environment today is marked by a series of unprecedented issues that necessitate a substantial transformation of traditional practices. Among these challenges, managing increasingly vulnerable supply chains stands out as a priority. Additionally, keeping pace with swift technological advancements demands a new generation of procurement experts skilled in digital technologies like GenAI. At the same time, there is a rising emphasis on ethical and sustainable procurement methods, which have evolved from voluntary initiatives into legally mandated global standards that businesses must comply with.

This situation creates an immediate demand for cutting-edge solutions and competent professionals. To remain robust amidst these obstacles, the sector must respond rapidly and thoughtfully. By embracing resilience and adaptability, procurement specialists can initiate impactful change across the industry.

Enhance your expertise with the KGM Strategy Training Center

By engaging in our specialized programs, organizations can confidently prepare for the future of procurement with advanced knowledge and capabilities.

The KGM Strategy Training Center delivers a substantial Return on Learning Investment (RoLI) by equipping teams with the skills needed to become agile, forward-thinking procurement leaders. Key focus areas encompass:

Building resilience to address industry uncertainties effectively.
Embracing digital innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
Incorporating sustainable and ethical practices into procurement processes.
Strengthening risk management competencies for regulatory compliance and safeguarding automated supply chains.

As remote work becomes prevalent and the digital ecosystem continues to evolve, ongoing investment in skill development is crucial. The KGM Strategy Training Center provides customized solutions—aligned with your operating model—to bridge skill gaps within your organization and reinforce the capabilities essential for success in today’s dynamic procurement landscape.

Our approach includes six optional building blocks designed to maximize knowledge transfer

Skills gap analysis

An initial analysis of participants’ training needs ensures module customization that’s tailored to those needs.
Training design

The co-creation of customized procurement learning journeys and procurement academies helps align training with client requirements, using best-practice methodologies and an outside-in view.
Training delivery

In-class or remote training sessions with highly interactive use cases support participants, as well as the provision of theoretical toolboxes for application in daily business.

Transfer methods

Provision of ready-to use templates makes it easy for participants to apply training contents in daily business.
Coaching

Individual, on-the-job coaching, with KGM Strategy coach as a sparring partner, will help support the trainee in daily business initiatives.
Continuous improvement

Training impact is constantly measured through the online evaluation of participants, with results being regularly integrated into training modules.

Training modules are structured along the strategic procurement process, offering comprehensive procurement enablement programs – including customized procurement learning journeys, procurement academies, train-the-trainer programs, communication rollout plans, and over 300 hours of existing training material.

Master Procurement Excellence with Innovative Upskilling Programs

Future-proof competencies

The KGM Strategy Training Center prepares professionals with forward-thinking abilities – through best-practice consulting, ongoing market studies, and deep insights into industry and technological trends. This ensures that learners are not just ready for today’s challenges but are also equipped to anticipate and navigate the future dynamics of procurement.
Innovative learning approaches

We use methods for innovative learning by integrating gamification, playful learning, interactive training methods, and adopting modern educational techniques such as micro-learning. This approach transforms theoretical knowledge into practical skills, making the learning process both engaging and effective.
Procurement excellence standard

With more than two decades of procurement expertise and experience across a wide range of industries and categories, we will help your organization achieve procurement excellence. We provide you with expertise – from procurement professionals for procurement professionals – and foster a community of shared knowledge and best practices on a global scale.