This training is held in German.
The procurement training takes procurement to the next level and provides a sound basis for implementing new approaches that are developed in the training. Insights are provided into topics such as big data, robotics and collaborative systems as well as the strategic fields of Procurement 4.0. The direction for the procurement of the future can be tackled now.
Contents
Purchasing 4.0
- Terminology in the context of purchasing.
- The purchasing spectrum: yesterday, today and tomorrow.
- What opportunities does Purchasing 4.0 offer?
- Opportunities and challenges of the future of purchasing.
Business Analytics - Big Data
- Basics.
- Data collection, data analysis and data processing.
- Use of internal and external data.
- Classification of external and internal data volumes.
- Use of evaluations and big data.
Networking & systems
- Exchange of data using interfaces to suppliers.
- Automation - Robotics.
- Collaborative systems.
- Future-oriented IT and process landscape.
- Best practice and dealing with barriers.
Strategic fields of Purchasing 4.0
- Early involvement of purchasing.
- Supplier Development & Involvement.
- Agility in purchasing.
- Change in the supply chain.
- Value Engineering.
- The limits of Purchasing 4.0.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- The training provides an overview of the topic area of Purchasing 4.0
- The effects and opportunities in purchasing of the future are discussed and we learn how these can be incorporated into the future orientation of the purchasing strategy
- The training provides a sound basis for implementing new approaches, which are fundamentally developed in the training
- Optimization approaches for sustainable implementations are identified
Methods
Trainer input, group and individual exercises, best-practice examples, work aids, discussion, exchange of experience, practical workshop.
Recommended for
purchasing managers, strategic purchasers, project purchasers, supply chain managers, supply chain managers, etc.
Further recommendations for "Purchasing 4.0"
On-site training together
Booking number
30720
30720
€ 890,-
plus VAT
1 day
in 2 locations
2 Events
German
Joint online training
Start dates and details
23.10.2025
Cologne
Booking number:
30720
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
1 day
Limited number of participants
Thursday, 23.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
16.12.2025
Live-Online
Booking number:
33560
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Course

zoom
Days & Times
1 day
Limited number of participants
Tuesday, 16.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
23.02.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
33560
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Course

zoom
Days & Times
1 day
Limited number of participants
Monday, 23.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
21.04.2026
Dortmund
Booking number:
30720
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
1 day
Limited number of participants
Tuesday, 21.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
24.07.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
33560
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Course

zoom
Days & Times
1 day
Limited number of participants
Friday, 24.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Booking number:
30720
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Details
1 day
Limited number of participants
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Booking number:
33560
€ 890,- plus VAT.
€ 1,059.10 incl. VAT.
Details
1 day
Limited number of participants
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