What is EIPM?

Welcome to EIPM

We strive to be the leading Learning Institute (Education, Research and Training) in the field of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management.

EIPM is at the intersection of business and academic worlds, with an approach to education rooted in the reality of business.

Currently with branches in Geneva and Shanghai and partnerships in Brazil, India, Mexico, North America, Poland and the United Arab Emirates, the Institute has developed a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the training and development needs of its large base of international clients in all industry and service sectors.

EIPM's Role in changing our Purchasing world

33 years ago, a group of international companies created the first European and worldwide centre for Purchasing and Supply Management research, education, training, and networking. This first centre was named the European Institute for Purchasing Management, or EIPM.

Since its creation:

many companies have shifted from using the term “Purchasing” to “Procurement,”
priorities of procurement teams have evolved from savings only to a broader set of value creation opportunities,
companies are moving away from low-cost-country sourcing to focus on ecosystems,
bargaining negotiations have given way to supplier relationship management (SRM).

These changes reflect the evolving world of Procurement.

For over 30 years, EIPM has been at the forefront of these changes, leading the way through various initiatives, including:

the EIPM Research Centre, which has developed a purchasing/procurement school of thought, including the Supply Management Observatory and the EIPM Peter Kraljic Think Tank,
structured education programmes offered in 9 languages to worldwide buyers and executives,
focused training programmes for some of the largest companies in the world,
the development of the largest e-library of online learning modules,
the EIPM Peter Kraljic Awards, which though a rigorous process, recognise the excellence of Purchasing organisations impacting their company, society and the environment,
the EIPM Network of CPOs and professionals who attend different events throughout the year, where expertise, good practices, friendship, simplicity, and openness are shared.

Over the years, EIPM has proven that to lead procurement transformation, you need the right group of experts with the best technical expertise, teaching knowledge, and a great sense of humanity. EIPM is committed to maintaining and reinforcing its global leadership in the years to come.

Join the EIPM spirit and change your Procurement world.

Bernard Gracia

EIPM Founder

Our Assets

Pedagogical Expertise

EIPM benefits from a well qualified and international faculty, passionate about procurement and committed to our programmes and clients. Our Faculty is composed of prominent professors, consultants and executives of leading companies from different sectors.

Research-Driven

EIPM continuously develops and leverages new methodologies, tools and concepts to offer the perfect balance between academic achievement and professional experience. EIPM publishes regularly, notably the EIPM Value Creation Observatory, the EIPM Journal of Supply Excellence and the book Global Industrial Trends.

Client Relationship

EIPM maintains a dedicated customer service team, responsive to individual and organisations’ needs. EIPM’s international orientation and family spirit are key factors in its relationship with customers.

Our Mission

To serve our clients to deploy knowledge in Purchasing & Supply Management to help create sustainable Value Creation for different stakeholders.

Our Vision

To be the leading institute

To be the reference by differentiation

To be the preferred global supplier

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