While getting the cheapest price used to be the core concern for those in the purchasing profession, today’s professionals are more concerned with strategic factors such as innovation and speed to market. Key suppliers are vitally important.

This shift in thinking requires an entirely different type of buying professional, and KEDGE Business School is at the forefront of training this new cohort of buyers.

The Master of Science in Purchasing and Innovation Management programme equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic fields of purchasing, supply chain management, and innovation.

Tomorrow's careers in procurement & innovation:

Professionals in purchasing and innovation play a pivotal role in driving organisational success. They strategically manage the procurement process, ensuring efficient operations and cost-effectiveness while fostering a culture of innovation.

Simultaneously, innovation managers spearhead initiatives to identify emerging trends, develop groundbreaking products, and capitalise on new market opportunities. With sustainability, digitalisation, and supply chain resilience gaining increasing emphasis, these careers offer diverse and rewarding pathways for professionals seeking to shape the future of business. Looking ahead to 2030, the purchasing sector is poised for transformative change, fuelled by technological advancements and strategic evolution.

Challenges such as technological mastery, talent retention, and brand reputation will shape the landscape, highlighting the interplay between digitalisation, workforce dynamics, and corporate image. Procurement is positioned to emerge as a strategic partner and value creator, transcending its traditional cost-centric perception and catalysing the creation of a multitude of new positions within the sector.

Career opportunities:

The multinationals recruiting MAI students today are in almost every sectors: agro-alimentary, cosmetics, household goods, pharmaceutical, automobile, aeronautic and most service industries.

• Lead Buyer
• International Purchasing Director
• Marketing Director
• Consultant
• Purchasing & Logistic Manage
• Product Purchasing Manager
• HR Purchasing Group Manager
• Strategic Purchasing Director
• New Product Director
• Director of Innovation
• International Sourcing Director