CIPS and PG Consulting launch 3-Year strategic partnership
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global membership organisation for procurement and supply chain management professionals, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Brazil-based PG Consulting.
Driving procurement and supply professionalisation in Latin America
This collaboration has been created to build, enhance, and transform procurement and supply knowledge, capability, and expertise across three core Latin American markets: Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
For the first 12 months of this partnership, PG Consulting and CIPS will focus on delivering structured people development programmes which will provide clear pathways to professionalisation for both individuals and corporate teams. By combining PG Consulting's deep regional footprint with CIPS Global Standard and expertise, the collaboration aims to provide accessible, high-impact learning.
Ben Farrell, CEO at CIPS says, "Our shared ambition is to work together to create deep industry-wide expertise, upheld by CIPS Global Standard, the competency framework for the profession. This allows us to offer a structured framework and pathways to professionalisation. Our partnership arrives at a critical time for global trade. Unprecedented market pressures mean that procurement professionals are increasingly being placed at the absolute centre of strategic, corporate decision-making, the timing is perfect."
Establishing a presence in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia
"We are incredibly excited to officially launch our presence in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. This partnership represents a major step forward in our mission to establish CIPS as a trusted brand and leading procurement and supply chain voice across Latin America.
By tailoring our world-class learning content specifically for Spanish and Portuguese audiences, we aim to drive impactful collaborations with local corporations and associations for organisational membership and training. We will also be welcoming individual professionals into our career pathways. Ultimately, this initiative is about building long-term local capacity, improving capability though CIPS training and certification, and fostering a vibrant, self-sustaining procurement and supply community in the region."
- Jonathan Morgan, Markets Director for the UK, Europe & Americas
Léo Alexander, CEO of PG Consulting says:
“I’m delighted to offer the first generation in Latin America the opportunity to take this professional journey. Joining the first cohort means more than starting a credential—it means being part of a new professional movement in the region.
For our founding cohort, in addition to the world-class programme we’re also offering annual mentoring with our senior consultants, tickets to PULSE 2026, mentoring with me for top performers, and 30% off PG training for up to five members of your procurement team. Plus, you'll receive a Digital Procurement Book and exclusive membership in the founding LATAM cohort."
Membership delivering value to individuals
A core element of this partnership is unlocking the value of CIPS Membership for professionals across Latin America. Joining the world’s largest professional procurement network connects local practitioners to a 70,000+ strong global community of peers, access to insights, and continuous professional development opportunities.
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Global recognition
The professional designation, MCIPS is recognised as the benchmark of commercial excellence worldwide. And it is proudly displayed by our members around the world. -
Exclusive resources
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Career advancement
Clear, structured career development pathways for lifelong learning, enabling professionals to progress from entry-level roles into executive leadership.
A global custodian of ethical practice
Beyond commercial capability, CIPS introduces ethical procurement and supply standards. In a world where consumers, investors, and governments demand total transparency, safeguarding supply chains against environmental and social risks is non-negotiable. Our members get free access to an annual Ethics e-Learning and assessment.
Through this partnership organisations will gain access to training and credentials, including the universally recognised CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark, with it’s focus on eradicating modern slavery, preventing fraud and corruption, and promoting sustainable environmental practices for whole organisation.
Transforming organisations’ procurement functions with results’ driven solutions
CIPS provides tailored approaches for organisations, designed to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance and value for money. From high level procurement strategy development to hands-on supply chain optimisation and cost reduction.
The CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme is an independent and comprehensive assessment of the procurement function designed and delivered by leading experts. Benchmarking an organisation against a rigorous set of standards and expectations, providing an objective view of current capability and maturity. Successful completion of the programme results in a globally recognised award that demonstrates how well your function is performing and gives you the roadmap and tools to achieve ongoing global procurement excellence.
