Category managers and project managers at a senior level who need to initiate new ways of thinking and acting to deliver value for the business.
Digital Learning platform, e-modules for preparatory self-study, and group online class facilitated by an EIPM Professor.
4 sessions taught in English or French:
Winter: 20 January to 16 June 2026
Spring: 23 March to 28 September 2026
Summer: 19 May to 08 December 2026
Autumn: 28 September 2026 to 22 March 2027
We recommend that you register at least 2 weeks
before the first session of the course.
For late registrations, please contact EIPM by email at
info@eipm.org or by telephone on +33 (0) 4 50 31 56 78.
The certification programme “Delivering Purchasing Excellence” focuses on achieving excellence through a flexible and business-minded approach to category management.
This includes developing ambitious strategies that leverage a diversity of practices and levers. The programme outlines the implementation of mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, advanced cost reduction and innovation activities. Effective communication with stakeholders and complex negotiations are also largely covered in this programme.
The certification programme “Delivering Purchasing Excellence” consists of 9 main courses:
Category management, Cost management, Innovation with suppliers, Risk, Soft skills for hard negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Sustainability, Advanced stakeholders management and Leadership & change in procurement.
