procure.ch

What procure.ch does

procure.ch (legal name: Verein procure.ch) is a Swiss professional association (Verein) headquartered at Entfelderstrasse 2, Aarau, founded in 1960 to advance the purchasing and supply management profession in Switzerland. It serves approximately 2,000 corporate and individual members plus a broader network of more than 8,000 professionals, organized through three operational pillars: Education, Examinations, and Association services. Core products include PROCURE SWISS MAGAZIN (the only Swiss publication dedicated to procurement, supply management, and public procurement), the Swiss Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) co-published with UBS based on monthly surveys of 400+ purchasing managers, and a comprehensive education portfolio spanning certificate courses, advanced certifications (Einkaufsleiter/in, Supply Chain Manager/in), specialized designations (Certified Digital Procurement Manager, Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager, Procurement Artificial Intelligence Expert), and the Swiss federal professional examinations (Berufsprüfung and Höhere Fachprüfung). The association also operates regional chapters across German-speaking Switzerland, Romandie, and Ticino that deliver over 50 in-person events annually.

The business model is membership-driven and event-supported. Corporate members pay tiered annual dues of CHF 350 (1-49 employees), CHF 500 (50-249), CHF 650 (250-999), and CHF 800 (1,000+), with individual memberships also offered. Additional revenue comes from paid Lehrgänge and seminars, in-house corporate training, Fachtagungen conference fees (Spitaleinkauf, CEO/CFO, Sustainable Procurement Day, AI in Procurement, and others), magazine and website advertising (CHF 300-450/month billboard rates), and a job portal where non-members pay CHF 350/month for postings. Technology is light and conventional: a website, the my.procure.ch member portal, a CRM for member and course management, and no proprietary AI platform or software product.

Distribution is direct, country-limited to Switzerland, and community-led: members join via the website, participate through regional chapters, and consume education in-person or through the portal. Distribution is reinforced by partnerships with HES-SO HEG Geneva (DAS programs in Sustainable Management and Responsible Governance Systems), UBS (PMI co-publication), and member-benefit partners including getAbstract, Brands for Employees, and Humanflow. As a non-profit association governed by its members under Swiss law and led by Geschäftsführer Andreas Kyburz, procure.ch has no external funding rounds, no parent company, and operates on a self-sustaining basis with 11-50 employees.

Name

procure.ch

Legal name

Verein procure.ch

Website

https://procure.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

procure.ch is a Swiss professional association serving approximately 2,000 corporate and individual members in purchasing and supply management. It delivers federal certifications, continuing education, regional networking events, and co-publishes the Swiss PMI with UBS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

akta.pro primary industry

Procurement Helpdesk & Stakeholder Support (BPAAAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAEAE), Procurement Systems Administration (ERP/P2P Tools Support) (BPAAAJAO)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Purchasing certification programs
• Procurement education
• Supply management training
• Professional conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to companies based on number of employees: CHF 350 (1-49 employees), CHF 500 (50-249), CHF 650 (250-999), CHF 800 (1000+). Also offers individual memberships.
2. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from certification courses, study programs (including Bachelor and MAS), seminars, and inhouse training for purchasing professionals.
3. Event and Conference Fees: Revenue from professional conferences and tagungen including Fachtagung Spitaleinkauf, Fachtagung Procurement für CEO und CFO, Sustainable Procurement Day, and others.
4. Job Portal Advertising: Job postings charged at CHF 350 per month for non-members, free for members. Additional advertising opportunities in magazine and on website.
5. Magazine and Publications: PROCURE SWISS MAGAZIN published in print, e-paper, and online formats. Revenue from advertising and potentially subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

procure.ch is a Swiss professional association (Verein) that delivers paid memberships, structured purchasing and supply management education programs, federal professional examinations (Berufsprüfung and Höhere Fachprüfung), annual Fachtagungen conferences, regional networking events, and industry publications including the PROCURE SWISS MAGAZIN and the Swiss Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

Product overview

procure.ch is a Swiss professional association for purchasing and supply management organized around three pillars: Education, Examinations, and Membership Services. Its product portfolio centers on the PROCURE SWISS MAGAZIN (a bimonthly professional publication), the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) – a monthly economic indicator produced with UBS, and a comprehensive suite of education programs including certificate courses (Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf), advanced certifications (Einkaufsleiter/in, Supply Chain Manager), and specialized designations (Certified Digital Procurement Manager, Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager, Procurement Artificial Intelligence Expert). The association also delivers Swiss federal professional examinations (Berufsprüfung and Höhere Fachprüfung), multiple annual Fachtagungen conferences, regional networking events, salary surveys and specialist publications, and operates the my.procure.ch member portal and a job board for procurement professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Annual membership offering for Swiss companies with purchasing departments and individual procurement professionals. Provides networking opportunities, specialist services, expert publications, and preferential pricing on education, conferences, and events.
• Lehrgänge Einkauf – Education Programs A catalog of certificate courses (Sachbearbeiter/in Einkauf, Einkaufsfachmann, Spezialist/in öffentliche Beschaffung, Aussenhandelsfachmann), advanced courses (Einkaufsleiter/in, Supply Chain Manager/in, International Procurement Manager), and specialized certifications (Certified Digital Procurement Manager, Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager, Procurement AI Expert, Supplier Quality Management, Lieferantenauditor) for purchasing professionals.
• Berufsprüfung (BP) – Professional Examination Swiss federal professional examination ('eidg. Fachausweis') for purchasing specialists administered by procure.ch, qualifying graduates as certified purchasing professionals.
• Höhere Fachprüfung (HFP) – Advanced Professional Examination Swiss federal higher professional examination ('eidg. Diplom') administered by procure.ch, qualifying graduates as purchasing managers for leadership positions in procurement.
• Fachtagungen – Professional Conferences Multiple annual conferences covering hospital purchasing (Fachtagung Spitaleinkauf), procurement for CEO/CFO, Sustainable Procurement Day, innovative procurement, foreign trade (Fachtagung Aussenhandel), and AI in procurement (Fachtagung Künstliche Intelligenz im Einkauf).
• PROCURE SWISS MAGAZIN Bimonthly professional magazine published in print, e-paper, and online formats, featuring expert articles, market data, trends, and case studies. It is the only Swiss publication focused on procurement, supply management, and public purchasing.
• Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) – Industrie/Dienstleistung Monthly purchasing managers' index produced in collaboration with UBS Switzerland AG, based on an online survey of more than 400 purchasing managers, providing economic forecasts covering both Swiss industry and services sectors.
• Jobs im Einkauf – Job Portal Online job platform connecting employers with qualified procurement professionals. Job postings are free for members and CHF 350 per month for non-members.
• Publikationen – Publications Professional publications including salary surveys, practice guides such as 'Stellenwert des Einkaufs' and 'Werkzeugkoffer des Einkaufs', a guide to Procurement 4.0, white/yellow/green papers on fundamental research, and a foreign trade handbook.
• Regional Events and Networking Members-only events organized by regional chapters across Switzerland, including company visits, expert lectures, and social events, totalling over 50 events annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly PMI survey of 400+ purchasing managers provides leading economic indicator for Swiss industry

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBS and procure.ch co-publish the Swiss Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for industry and services. UBS provides economic analysis while procure.ch surveys over 400 purchasing managers monthly to generate the leading economic indicator.
• HES-SO HEG Genève (Geneva School of Business Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year partnership where procure.ch contributes expertise to the DAS (Diploma of Advanced Studies) in Sustainable Management program, certifying the business ethics in supply chain module. Expanded to second DAS in Responsible Governance Systems with procure.ch contributing the supplier responsibility management certification module.
• HumanflowminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation partner providing job application coaching services for individual members. Members receive optimized application documents for potential employers in the purchasing field.
• Brands for EmployeesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership providing brand articles and products at preferential prices for all members and employees of member companies of procure.ch.
• getAbstractminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive offering for company members providing access to summarized business books, articles, videos, and podcasts on leadership, management, career strategies, and society topics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• GS1 Switzerland: Swiss member organization for GS1 supply chain standards, serving a related audience (supply chain/procurement professionals) with standards, training, and community services in the same Swiss market.
• AHK (Deutsch-Schweizerische Handelskammer): German-Swiss Chamber of Commerce offering events, training, and networking. Comparable as a Swiss-based professional/community organization delivering events, education programs, and member services with cross-border relevance.
• SGO (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Organisation und Management): Swiss professional association for management and organization. Comparable as a Switzerland-based professional body offering continuing education, certifications, events, and publications to management professionals.
• Swissmem (Schweizerische Maschinen-, Elektro- und Metallindustrie): Swiss industry association for the MEM sector. Comparable as a Swiss industry association providing member services, events, and education, including procurement-related advisory for industrial members.

Broad incumbents

• ISM (Institute for Supply Management): US-based professional association for supply management that publishes the US Manufacturing PMI and Report on Business. Comparable as a national procurement association publishing a flagship economic index and offering certifications/training.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply): Global professional body for procurement and supply, offering globally recognized certifications (MCIPS), training, and membership. Comparable as a credentialing authority and professional community serving procurement practitioners.

Direct peers

• BME (Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik): Germany's leading professional association for procurement and supply chain management. Directly comparable as a national body offering certifications, events, publications, and member services for procurement professionals in a DACH market.
• IFPSM (International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management): Global federation of national procurement associations. procure.ch is a member/peer at the international federation level, representing Switzerland in cross-border procurement standards, education, and advocacy.
• BMÖ (Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik in Österreich): Austrian professional association for procurement and logistics. Closely comparable DACH-region peer with similar structure (membership, education, events, publications) and serves as a natural cross-border benchmark.

Emerging players

• Coursera / LinkedIn Learning (procurement courses): Global online education platforms offering procurement and supply chain courses from top universities. Comparable as an emerging education channel competing for the same procurement-professional learning budget, but delivered digitally and at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@procureswiss-fachverbandfu5699
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/procure-ch-%E2%80%93-fachverband-f%C3%BCr-einkauf-und-supply-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/procure.ch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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