Procurement Training & Onboarding
The only hybrid procurement training and on-boarding program for procurement practitioners by industry practitioners
As a trailblazer in practitioner-driven services, ETCH offers a unique training program that seamlessly blends live practitioner-led sessions with self-driven skills modules. This dynamic approach maximizes the advantages of flexible self-paced learning while maintaining an engaging in-class structure facilitated by industry practitioners, ensuring invaluable real-world experiences.
Up-skill your teams from anywhere!
Unlike generic training programs, ours is designed by professionals who have been in your shoes. We understand the complexities and nuances of procurement because we've lived it.
Designed and Delivered
by Procurement Practitioners
for Procurement Professionals
We believe that real-word experience is critical for procurement training at all levels, as such, all of our instructors are procurement professionals with years of experience in executing at all levels.
Foster expertise, inspire innovation, and encourage collaboration
Our programs are hosted on an e-learning platform and combines live virtual sessions with self-paced online lessons and quizzes, striking a balance between engagement and flexibility to accommodate participants' daily work commitments while enhancing their skill sets.
Mindset Training
It’s more than just a skills training it's a mindset transformation. Our program goes beyond teaching 'what' to delve into the 'why,' empowering your teams to grasp the importance of procurement practices. With practitioner-instructors sharing real-world experience, we don't just talk theory; we walk the talk.
Key Features
Hybrid Learning
Our hybrid training model provides unmatched efficiency. By seamlessly blending live practitioner-led sessions with self-paced skills modules, it enables busy professionals to effortlessly master crucial skills while managing existing workloads
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Our Why
"While we ensure all our teams are given the necessary skills training, they require assistance in navigating an ever-evolving work landscape. Our talented teams need support to adapt, upskill and ultimately flourish in this dynamic environment.”
- Procurement Leaders
Our curriculum is enriched with best-in-class real-world scenarios, enabling your procurement professionals to tackle practical challenges and apply their learning directly to the workplace. With the support of our experienced facilitators, your team will gain invaluable insights into the intricacies of procurement and develop a forward-thinking approach to their work.
Beyond just training, we go the extra mile to foster a growth-oriented mindset within your procurement team. Our training programs tie easily into existing on-boarding processes with a focus on instilling the values of collaboration to adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement. When your team adopts this forward-thinking mindset, they become better equipped to drive success in a rapidly changing business landscape.
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Our Programs
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Strategic Buyer
Our flagship 'Strategic Buyer' program equips your team with essential skills and an understanding of their role in procurement. Developed by seasoned professionals, ETCH University delivers top-tier expertise and industry insights for the best training available.
Benefits: Tailored to empower your buyer team with strategic skills and a holistic view of procurement's role within the organization.
Optimal for: organizations looking to up skill current or a new buyer with industry best practices.
Sustainable Procurement
The 'Sustainable Procurement' program equips your team with essential skills and a deep understanding of their role in advancing sustainability. Formulated by experienced sustainability and procurement experts, ETCH University delivers a comprehensive range of knowledge and industry perspectives, guaranteeing that your team undergoes top-notch training in sustainable practices.
Benefits: equip your team with the foundational sustainable procurement skills to drive their own projects and manage suppliers.
Optimal for: organizations trying to bridge the gap for their procurement professionals with sustainability expertise.
Strategic Sourcing
Our 'Strategic Sourcing' program equips your team with crucial skills and a deep understanding of their role in optimizing procurement. Crafted by seasoned sourcing professionals, ETCH University delivers extensive expertise and industry insights, guaranteeing that your sourcing team receives the highest quality training in strategic sourcing practices.
Benefits: delve into cutting-edge sourcing methodologies, gaining insights into market analysis, supplier relationship management, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
Optimal for: organizations seeking to enhance their teams’ strategic sourcing skills.
Negotiations
Our 'Strategic Sourcing' program equips your team with crucial skills and a deep understanding of their role in optimizing procurement. Crafted by seasoned sourcing professionals, ETCH University delivers extensive expertise and industry insights, guaranteeing that your sourcing team receives the highest quality training in strategic sourcing practices.
Benefits: delve into cutting-edge sourcing methodologies, gaining insights into market analysis, supplier relationship management, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
Optimal for: organizations seeking to enhance their teams’ strategic sourcing skills.
Category Management (Coming Soon)
Our 'Strategic Sourcing' program equips your team with crucial skills and a deep understanding of their role in optimizing procurement. Crafted by seasoned sourcing professionals, ETCH University delivers extensive expertise and industry insights, guaranteeing that your sourcing team receives the highest quality training in strategic sourcing practices.
Benefits: delve into cutting-edge sourcing methodologies, gaining insights into market analysis, supplier relationship management, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
Optimal for: organizations seeking to enhance their teams’ strategic sourcing skills.