EIPM

What EIPM does

EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management), founded in 1991 and headquartered in Archamps, France with a primary office in Lyon, is a private B2B executive education provider focused exclusively on procurement and supply chain management. Its offering spans four-tier professional certifications (Certified Procurement Associate through Certified Manager in Procurement), an Executive Diploma in Purchasing, an Executive Master Class, open-enrollment courses, customized in-Company training, and what it describes as one of the largest e-learning libraries in the field, delivered in nine languages.

The platform combines live training with digital delivery: assessment tools such as NegoProfiler (negotiation competence) and Bee-Best (organizational excellence benchmarking against the EFQM model) sit alongside a Value Creation Observatory research framework and the EIPM Journal of Supply Excellence. EIPM monetizes through per-program and per-participant training fees, certification and renewal fees, conference and roundtable registration, sponsorship packages, and assessment-based entry fees for the annual EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards, which have run since 2010 and reached their 16th edition in 2025.

EIPM targets enterprise procurement and supply chain leaders globally, with named award participants and speakers drawn from organizations such as Bulgari, Vodafone, Nexans, Infineon, Henkel, Bayer, LVMH, UEFA, Capgemini, and SKF. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise sales for in-company programs, public enrollment via shop.eipm.org, self-serve e-learning, an exclusive UAE partnership with IPCS, and strategic alignment with MEOGROUP following a May 2023 merger that integrated the firm with MEOTEC's consulting operations and brought in a new Managing Partner leadership team in 2024.

Name

EIPM

Legal name

EIPM SERVICES (EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING MANAGEMENT) S.A.S.

Website

https://eipm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EIPM is a France-based private executive education provider, founded 1991, delivering certified procurement and supply chain training, assessments, and CPO events to enterprise buyers and professionals in nine languages worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Procurement Education & Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operational Excellence (OPEX) & Performance Management (KPI/OKR) (EDABAKAH), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Executive procurement education
• Supply chain training
• Procurement certification programs
• Professional development courses
• In-company corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Archamps

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Programs: Four-level certification program (Certified Procurement Associate, Certified Procurement Professional, Certified Procurement Lead, Certified Manager in Procurement) plus Executive Diploma and Executive Master Class. Revenue generated through program fees, examination fees, and certification renewal.
2. Training Programs: In-company customized training delivered at client organizations, open enrollment courses, and E-module clusters. Revenue model based on per-program or per-participant fees.
3. Events and Conferences: Annual conference, CPO Roundtables, webinars, workshops, breakfasts and after-work events. Revenue through registration fees, sponsorship packages, and exhibition opportunities.
4. Publications and Research: White papers, the EIPM Journal of Supply Excellence, research reports from the Value Creation Observatory. Revenue through premium access or bundled with training programs.
5. EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards: Annual award competition with assessment fees and gala dinner/sponsorship revenue. The rigorous evaluation process based on EFQM model creates engagement and visibility driving program enrollments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EIPM delivers executive education, applied research, and certification programs in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Its offerings include a four-level certification track (Associate, Professional, Lead, Manager), an Executive Diploma and Executive Master Class, customized in-company training, an e-learning library, and assessment tools (NegoProfiler, Bee-Best). The organization also runs industry events, CPO roundtables, conferences, and the EIPM-Peter Kraljic Awards.

Product overview

EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management) is a leading executive center for applied research and education in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development products. The core offering includes four levels of certification programmes (Certified Procurement Associate, Professional, Lead, and Manager), alongside executive education formats (Executive Diploma and Executive Master Class). EIPM delivers learning through open enrollment courses, modular e-learning clusters within an E-Learning Library, and customized In-Company Training for corporate clients. Supporting offerings include live Webinars & Workshops, the Annual Conference, CPO Roundtables, and the EIPM Peter Kraljic Awards recognizing excellence. Research products include the Value Creation Observatory and the EIPM Journal of Supply Excellence. Assessment capabilities comprise Competence Assessment and Organisation Assessment tools, plus the Bee-Best assessment platform used for awards. A 2025 launch includes the OCP Open Technology Procurement E-Learning Suite developed with Open Compute Project. EIPM operates as part of the MEOGROUP consulting group and maintains global reach through partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EIPM Journal of Supply Excellence: A publication that stimulates critical thinking and shares strategic knowledge on subjects of Purchasing and Supply Management. Features articles, interviews, and contributions from academic and professional experts.
• Value Creation Observatory
• EIPM Peter Kraljic Awards

Products and services

• Certified Procurement Associate (Level 1)

Quantifiable outcome

• EIPM programs are delivered in 9 languages to worldwide buyers and executives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Open Compute Project (OCP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Strategic collaboration to develop and deliver a suite of e-learning courses focused on procurement of open technologies. Courses designed under coordination of Dr. Hervé Legenvre, EIPM Research Director. The complete e-learning suite was released in October 2025 and is freely available to the procurement and technology communities, reflecting both organizations' commitment to knowledge sharing and advancing open innovation practices.
• IPCS (Innovation in Procurement)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2025Exclusive partnership agreement establishing IPCS as sole official EIPM partner in the United Arab Emirates. Partnership aims to elevate procurement capabilities in the UAE through globally accredited certifications, executive development programs, in-house capability building, and research/ thought leadership. IPCS will deliver EIPM's internationally recognized standards and certifications directly to the UAE market.
• MEOGROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023MEOGROUP (holding of MEOTEC, recognized in strategic and operational consulting since 2005 in France and internationally) completed a strategic merger with EIPM in May 2023. This created a strengthened competency pole serving the professionalization of buyers and procurement function performance. EIPM founder Bernard Gracia transitioned to senior advisor role to MEOGROUP, while Pierre Anger and Philippe Chraibi were appointed as new Managing Partners.
• European Business ReviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPM Research Director Hervé Legenvre publishes articles for the European Business Review in the 'EIPM Research on Technology and Collaboration' column, contributing thought leadership content to this business publication.
• LCL UL (University of Luxembourg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on the Value Creation Observatory research project examining automotive supply chain data sharing practices. Authors include Benny Mantin from LCL UL alongside o9 Solutions authors.
• o9 SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on automotive supply chain white paper exploring lessons from data sharing practices. Authors Falko Feldchen and Tim Beckhoff from o9 Solutions contributed to the EIPM Value Creation Observatory research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Next Level Purchasing: Specialist procurement training and certification provider offering SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) certification. Directly comparable to EIPM as a niche-focused procurement education provider serving individual professionals and enterprises with structured certification paths.
• Procurement Leaders: Membership-based community for Chief Procurement Officers offering events, research, and networking. Highly comparable to EIPM's CPO Roundtables and Annual Conference model, with similar focus on senior procurement executive development and benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS): The leading global professional body for procurement and supply chain, offering certifications, training, and membership. Broader incumbent comparable to EIPM's Level 1-4 certifications but with a much larger global membership base and recognized chartered credentials.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): US-based professional association for supply management with CPSM/CPSD certifications and research. Comparable as a procurement-specific credentialing body but operating at much larger scale with a focus on North American markets.
• Coursera for Business: Enterprise learning platform offering supply chain and procurement courses from universities including Rutgers and Rutgers Business School. Comparable as a digital-first enterprise training channel competing for procurement learning budgets.

Emerging players

• emeritus: Online executive education provider partnering with top business schools to deliver certificate programs. Comparable in executive education delivery model, though EIPM focuses exclusively on procurement rather than cross-functional executive programs.
• HEC Paris Executive Education: Leading European business school offering executive programs including in supply chain and purchasing. Similar target audience (senior executives, executive diplomas) but with broader multi-functional scope vs. EIPM's procurement specialization.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Top global business school with executive programs including operations and supply chain. Comparable for executive development targeting senior professionals, with stronger brand reach but less procurement-specific depth than EIPM.

Others

• McKinsey Academy: Executive education arm of McKinsey offering custom capability-building programs for corporate clients including procurement transformation. Comparable as a high-end B2B executive training provider competing for enterprise training budgets.
• Bain & Company Procurement Consulting: Global consulting firm offering procurement transformation services alongside capability-building programs. Comparable as an enterprise procurement advisor and overlapping with EIPM's MEOGROUP consulting partnership thesis on integrated consulting-plus-training offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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