PSM WF Talent Development
Cutting edge training and programs for industry professionals, designed by industry professionals!
Workforce Development & Leadership Training
PSM Workforce delivers comprehensive professional development programs in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Leadership Communication—blending strategy, analytics, and influence to strengthen organizational communication and performance.
Procurement Competency & Certificate Programs
Our 1 or 2-day facilitated learning experiences are available onsite, virtual instructor-led, or at one of our partner university campuses. Each program is developed by industry professionals in collaboration with your needs.
Looking for certification or certificate programs? We partner with leading industry and academic partners, including:
ISM Affiliates
Georgia Tech Center for Supply Chain & Logistics
UNC Charlotte Continuing Education
Off-the-Shelf Competency Based Power Sessions
Virtual 4-hour Deep Dives | Up to 40–50 Staff & Stakeholders per Cohort | Ideal for Accelerated Alignment
Our Power Sessions provide concentrated, hands-on development for sourcing professionals and leadership teams. These sessions deliver immediate application of best practices while strengthening internal alignment, communication, and strategic execution.
Featured Topics Include: Category Cost Management Strategy | Effective Negotiations & Influence | Contract Development Techniques | Contracting Terms Deep Dive | Driving Supplier Quality Expectations | Developing Effective Scopes of Work | Executing Stakeholder Engagement | Mastering Bid Package Analytics | Incorporating AI in Strategic Sourcing | Procure-to-Pay Metrics
Other Workforce Development & Recruiting Programs
PSM Workforce designs Custom Corporate Training Programs tailored to your organization’s sourcing, supply chain, and leadership goals.
Solution Delivery Includes:
Procurement Leadership & Stakeholder Team Builders – fully curated off-site programs designed to strengthen collaboration and cross-functional alignment
Regional Procurement & Supply Chain Conferences – facilitated in partnership with ISM Affiliates and hosted at your site; ideal for branding, regional workforce recruiting, and business development
Regional Supply Chain Case Competitions – designed to help you connect with universities and attract emerging talent. A powerful way to engage future talent while solving real problems—two birds, one stone!
Looking for Internship or Co-op students or program support, click here!
PSM University Certificate Program Partnerships
PSM Workforce has cultivated a strategic learning ecosystem that connects corporations, universities, former executives, and emerging talent to strengthen and accelerate procurement and supply chain capability.
Through partnerships with UNC Charlotte and Georgia Tech, we integrate classroom learning, methodology, applied analytics, and leadership development with real-world execution—creating a balanced approach between academic excellence and practical application.
UNC Charlotte PSM Professional Certificate Program
In partnership with UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies, PSM Workforce supports the Procurement & Supply Management Professional Certificate Program (PSO101)—an instructor-led, virtual program offered twice a year for professionals seeking to accelerate their understanding of the full end-to-end sourcing process.
Participants learn to:
- Develop holistic understanding of procurement and supply chain
- Analyze key income statement and balance sheet for cost management awareness
- Strengthen leadership communication and stakeholder influence
- Explore bid package development, contract types, and terms
- Improve negotiation strategies and contract awareness
- Practice executive communication and project status reporting
Delivered through UNC Charlotte’s College of Lifelong Learning, this program provides the flexibility and applied learning structure professionals need to create measurable impact across their organizations.
Graduates earn a UNC Charlotte PSM Professional Certificate and join a national network of procurement leaders advancing the field.
Georgia Tech Institute for Supply Chain & Logistics — PSM Leadership Certificate
In collaboration with the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, PSM Workforce co-develops the PSM Leadership Certificate—an advanced track for mid- to senior-level professionals seeking to lead sourcing strategy and transformation.
Designed for global procurement and supply chain leaders, the program covers:
- Strategic sourcing alignment with business objectives
- Category Management & Costing
- Bid Package & Scope of Work Development
- Contract Development & Negotiation Preparation Tools
- Advanced negotiation and influence frameworks leveraging “The Dynamics of Leverage”
- Supplier performance governance and risk management
- Cross-functional leadership communication and stakeholder management
Participants emerge ready to lead high-impact procurement initiatives with a balance of analytical rigor, strategic foresight, and executive influence.
Graduates earn a Georgia Tech PSM Leadership Certificate and join a national network of procurement leaders advancing the field.
Talent Placement when you need it!
Program Development | Talent Placement | Training & Mentorship
Tomorrow’s supply chains need tomorrow’s talent.
Our Spring 2026 Internship & Co-op Placement Program connects companies with skilled students in procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations — ready to make an impact from day one.
Fresh perspectives. Measurable results. Future-ready teams.
Let’s build your next generation of supply chain leaders — together.
👉 Partner with PSM Workforce today..
Spring Co-op Placement Program (January–May 2026)
Build experience. Deliver results.
The PSM Workforce Spring Co-op Program connects students with companies seeking hands-on support in procurement, supply chain, logistics, and operations. Co-op participants work full-time alongside professionals, applying classroom knowledge to real business challenges while gaining valuable, extended experience. For employers, it’s a smart way to boost capacity, bring in new perspectives, and develop future-ready talent for long-term success.
☀️ Summer Internship Program (June–August 2026)
Where learning meets impact.
The PSM Workforce Summer Internship Program offers students a high-impact opportunity to contribute to live projects across supply chain, procurement, and business operations. Interns gain mentorship, skill development, and exposure to real industry practices — while employers benefit from motivated talent eager to innovate, analyze, and make a measurable difference in performance and efficiency.
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Telephone: +1 980 202-0612
E-mail: gsean.williams@psmworkforce.com