Be a Procurement Professional

Every company spends a large proportion of their costs with suppliers and typically every £1 saved is the equivalent of £10 new revenue, which makes procurement a critical part of the success of all companies. Not to mention the importance of a healthy, productive and efficient supply chain – getting what’s required, on time, to the required quality, at a competitive price.

Lifecycle Academy is dedicated to filling the shortage of trained procurement personnel, particularly in the Technology sector, with the first of its kind hub of training talent. It has a stepped model to; Attract the talent, Assess the talent, Train the talent, Deploy into the ”real world” in a phased and mentored manner, Support ongoing career development.

The Lifecycle Academy service will be closely aligned with CIPS to ensure the students fully understand the broader benefits and responsibilities of a career in procurement. CIPS are keen to expand their global footprint and have several large multinational companies seeking CIPS to be their base professional qualification; therefore, the Company is supporting this vast and underserved market.