Whatever you are at the start of your procurement career, or you are looking to improve your knowledge and skills for yourself or your team, welcome!
We are happy to have you here and looking forward to discovering the world of professional procurement together.
Let’s start from the beginning!
Hello,
I am Ingrid,
No matter how good of a professional you are, you will always only be as good as your communication is.
Your communication skills will be decisive in your career and personal life.
With the experience gathered, the skills and knowledge would be wasted if not used to help others on the same or similar career path.
So I created the Learn-procurement platform dedicated to all procurement and purchasing professionals, who are focused on growth and improving every day.
You are a buyer, purchaser, procurement responsible trying to navigate the continuous change of the marketplace. You at times feel unsure if what you do , mostly intuitively or learned on a 2 weeks handover, actually makes sense and is efficient. If this is you we recommend you may to start with The basic principles of Purchasing and how to create value as a buyer.
You are a procurement professional,just started in a buyer role, focused on operations activity and are looking for to become more strategic- in your purchasing activities and in your career too. If this is you we recommend you may to start with Purchasing for professionals - Commodity management, Sourcing plan and strategic buying & Ethical and responsible sourcing.
You landed intentionally, or by mistake, for the first time in a manufacturing industry, or automotive industry, and want to understand what are the specifics of actually making decision on time, on cost and on quality. If this is you we recommend you may to start with the vital one for this particular business model Purchasing for manufacturing industries - the specific skills you need (automotive specifics included). It will provide you clarity and actionable steps to be successful.
You already had professional training but your everyday job and reality seems to not really match with what the trainer, book, YouTube, or your manager told you. If this is you then the The Mentoring program for Procurement Professionals will help both professionally and personally.
Have a Procurement/ Purchasing team that is new, re-organized or in a growth phase and there is a need for structure, clarity, vision and support systems . A detailed and efficient Skills assessment may be needed but Procurement process- assessment, adaptation and implementations will make the difference between goal and actual achievements.
Have a Procurement/ Purchasing team that is new, re-organized or in a growth phase and there is a need for structure, clarity, vision and support systems . A detailed and efficient Skills assessment may be needed but Procurement process- assessment, adaptation and implementations will make the difference between goal and actual achievements.
You have a B2B (business to business) professional activity, interact daily with clients/end consumers, or navigate the world of multinational corporations yet sometimes you feel you do not get your message through. Your communication skills are your key assets along the way, your tool to create valuable personal and professional relationships at the same time.
Learn the HOWs and WHATs of Business Communication for your career goals and professional development.
CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Almost 20 years in various procurement roles
17years in automotive procurement- regional and global roles
10+years managing and leading regional purchasing teams
Strategic supplier relationship management
Supply base risk management – practice of understanding, mitigating and managing supplier risks
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
Significant experience in advance purchasing, new projects sourcing, strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management
The Mentoring program for Procurement Professionals combines the skills and knowledge earned with years of hard work with the specific techniques of a coach to help your team both professionally and personally.
This workshop was created because we found the need from all the great conversations we had.
It is dedicated to all those who wonder at least a few times in life how to explain to people that they think, feel and see the world differently without feeling that this makes them less normal, less acceptable or less valuable.
"Ingrid has a unique ability to go across cultures and language barriers to create a common understanding of the subject matter. Her training and development skills are based on her core philosophy of treating everyone with respect and understanding that not all people develop at the same rate. No matter the complexity or criticality of a situation her training skills are able to provide practical solutions and methods. Her calm demeanor radiates through and her focus on opportunities to improve versus the negative connotation of the word problem are evident throughout."
Richard Hopkins
Managing Director XLS Solutions
"I have been working with Ingrid for more than 15 years as a supplier. English is our common language but is not our natural tongues. Throughout this time the communication has been easy due to her ability to explain her needs in a way that has allowed me to deliver and ultimately grow the business relationship. She is tough, fair and focussed. As a business owner it is all I can ask for. I know if she is training and developing people the, and there, future is going to bright"
Tomas Vojta
CEO, Sigmaplast a.s.
"As a lawyer, I often rely on Ingrid’s exceptional communication and expression skills to bridge the gap between legal and operational or commercial perspectives. She has an outstanding ability to explain complex technical matters with clarity and efficiency, adapting her approach to suit her audience. This is especially valuable when legal professionals like myself, who use specialized jargon, are working hand-in-hand with operational or commercial teams with their own industry-specific language. Ingrid then ensures that everyone understands exactly what they need to know, leaving no detail overlooked or misunderstood. I believe that her talent for fostering clear, effective communication is rare and invaluable in any professional environment."
Aurélie Patrelle
lawyer at Patrelle Avocat (France)
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