Mission statement

Purchasing has been emerging from the shadows over past years to take its rightful place a key element of company strategy and as one of the fast-growing management functions.

Our mission at the EIPM, is to be the leading Institute, Centre of Reference and Resource in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and external resource management.

Opening doors to a real network of purchasing professionals that will widen horizons and help built bridges across industries and countries internationally.

Working at the service of companies and purchasing professionals in developing and improving their performance, results and competencies. We aim to be a proactive partner to all our clients in providing global services, at a local level when necessary, in terms of human resource management, trough training, methods, tools and Purchasing and Supply Chain activities.

EIPM strategy

Our strategy is based on differentiation and innovation.

EIPM spirit

In representing the European Purchasing Professionals, we have been key developers in the strategic evolution of the function.

Our way of thinking is of paramount importance for the EIPM mission and strategy:

• Being professional in our open and dynamic approach, working closely with our clients to provide the solutions necessary to respond efficiently to their needs.
• Being innovative in providing and anticipating training solutions to our client needs though a complete range of products.
• Being an expert in the field of purchasing strategy, transferring the knowledge necessary to stay at the forefront in the competitive, fast-moving world that is business today.
• Being a cross cultural team player whose flexibility and proximity to the client are key factors to a successful partnership.

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