The procurement industry faces an unprecedented convergence of challenges
In procurement, the current landscape is characterized by an array of never-yet-seen concerns that will require you to transform your established practices significantly. Chief among these challenges will be dealing with increasingly fragile supply chains. Also important will be making rapid technological advances that require a new cohort of procurement professionals who are proficient in digital innovations such as GenAI. Simultaneously, there is a growing demand for ethical and sustainable procurement practices, many of which have evolved from well-intentioned initiatives to become global mandates with legal regulations that companies must adhere to.
In turn, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals. To emerge resilient in the face of these challenges, the industry must adapt swiftly and strategically. Through resilience and agility, procurement professionals can drive meaningful change within the industry.
Elevate your skills with the KGM Strategy Training Center
By participating in our specialized programs, organizations can master procurement for the future with confidence and expertise.
The KGM Strategy Training Center offers a significant Return on Learning Investment (RoLI) by transforming teams into highly skilled, agile and forward-thinking procurement forces. Key focus areas include:
- Cultivating resilience to navigate industry uncertainties.
- Staying abreast of digital advancements to ensure competitive practices.
- Integrating sustainable and ethical considerations into procurement protocols.
- Enhancing risk-management abilities for compliance and the protection of automated supply chains.
As remote work becomes the norm and the digital landscape evolves, continuous investment in reskilling and upskilling is essential. The KGM Strategy Training Center can create customized solutions – tailored to your operating model – to close skill gaps in your organization – and solidify the capabilities critical to success in today’s dynamic procurement environment.
Our approach includes six optional building blocks designed to maximize knowledge transfer
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Skills gap analysis
An initial analysis of participants’ training needs ensures module customization that’s tailored to those needs.
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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.
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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.
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Transfer methods
Provision of ready-to use templates makes it easy for participants to apply training contents in daily business.
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Coaching
Individual, on-the-job coaching, with KGM Strategy coach as a sparring partner, will help support the trainee in daily business initiatives.
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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.
We face profound changes with climate change, digital transformation, and unstable markets. Agility is therefore crucial for procurement professionals. We support them in navigating these challenges with resilience and adaptability.
Thorsten Kräft, Associate Director - KGM Strategy, A BCG Company
Master procurement excellence with innovative upskilling programs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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