Course Details
Global Procurement Change Strategy Mastery
The Global Procurement Change Strategy Mastery course is designed to empower participants with the skills and insights needed to craft and implement effective change strategies within the dynamic realm of global procurement. As organizations evolve, the ability to adapt becomes paramount. This module focuses on the strategic elements of change, emphasizing agility, communication, training, engagement, and impactful content creation tailored to diverse global procurement teams.
Member Price: $1,395.00
VIRTUAL CLASS
Date
Aug 27-28, 2025
Location
Additional Information
Presenters
Sofia Macedo is an experienced Change Management professional with over 8 years of expertise in leading large-scale transformation projects across various industries. She specializes in designing and delivering tailored strategies that drive adoption, reduce resistance, and ensure the smooth integration of new technologies and processes. Sofia excels at equipping leaders and teams with the tools and support needed to navigate complex transformations, enabling organizations to successfully manage change.
Throughout her career, Sofia has led change management initiatives for global projects involving SAP, S/4HANA, Workday, and ServiceNow implementations, as well as HR transformations. She has successfully managed change efforts for SAP PLM implementations across multiple locations in Europe and Oracle PLM implementations in Latin America. Her work includes overseeing all change management activities, developing comprehensive communication strategies, and ensuring organizational readiness. Sofia’s leadership has been pivotal in harmonizing HR processes across 42 countries for major clients, contributing to process optimization and standardization efforts.
Sofia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication and is certified in Prosci Change Management and Agile Change Management. She has advanced training in Business Strategy and Financial Acumen from INSEAD. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement, communication, and training design allows her to deliver impactful learning experiences that cater to diverse teams. Sofia’s ability to foster collaboration and trust at all organizational levels ensures long-term adoption and successful outcomes for digital business transformations.
Description
· Elements of a Change Strategy. Understand the fundamental components that constitute a successful change strategy. Identify and tailor these elements to the unique context of global procurement.
· Agile Change Approach. Explore the principles of the agile methodology and its relevance to change management. Recognize the benefits of an agile approach in navigating the ever-changing landscape of global procurement.
· Defining Communication Strategy & Plan. Develop a robust communication strategy customized for global procurement teams and their stakeholders. Create a communication plan that considers diverse communication needs across different regions, fostering effective information flow.
· Defining Training Strategy & Plan. Outline a training strategy aligned with the specific skills required for successful change. Develop a training plan that addresses the dispersed nature of the procurement team and impacted stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
· Defining Engagement Strategy & Plan. Identify and implement strategies to engage and involve global procurement team and impacted stakeholders members in the change process. Develop an engagement plan that encourages collaboration, commitment, and active participation of influencers across the organization.
· Defining Content Strategy & Plan. Understand the pivotal role of content in driving effective change management. Develop a content strategy that leverages diverse mediums, ensuring impactful communication of change messages.
Virtual Class Schedule:
Day 1 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 1 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Day 2 - 10:00 am ET - 1:30 pm ET / 7:00 am PT - 10:30 am PT (3.5 hours), Break for Lunch
Day 2 - 2:30 pm ET - 6:00 pm ET / 11:30 am PT - 3:00 pm PT (3.5 hours)
Who Should Attend: If you're responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and steering large-scale procurement transformations that impact the entire organization, this high-level strategic program will enhance your capability to drive successful change at scale. ""Global Procurement Change Strategy Mastery"" is designed for senior procurement leaders and change management specialists who need to orchestrate complex transformation initiatives across international procurement operations. This course is particularly valuable for directors, VPs of procurement, and transformation leads responsible for designing and implementing strategic changes that affect multiple regions and stakeholders. Procurement professionals with experience who are looking to enhance their strategic capabilities in agile change methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication will find this program essential for career advancement.
Terms And Conditions
Virtual Learning Transferals: Registrations are transferable without any charge to another ISM Virtual Learning Course occurring within 12 months of the original purchase. Transferring registrations to another party are subject to price variance or change based on membership status and an additional $50 fee will be incurred.
Cancellations Virtual Learning: Cancellations more than 5 weeks before the date of the course will incur an administrative charge of 50 percent. Cancellation within 5 weeks of the date of the event will be charged the full fee. You must notify ISM in writing of a cancellation.
Tax Deduction: The Internal Revenue Service may permit an income tax deduction to U.S. residents for expenses (including registration fees, travel costs, meals and lodging) incurred in pursuit of continuing professional education. Consult your tax adviser for details.