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Procurement Agora: A session for open communication, knowledge acquisition, and experience sharing related to purchasing.

This is an interactive, open lecture directly led by a former executive in procurement from a major corporation. We will engage in a Q&A format covering various procurement topics experienced firsthand, sharing practical field experience and know-how. Rather than a one-way lecture, we will seek practical directions and solutions for procurement tasks through two-way discussions.

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Hello, I am Su-cheol Kim.

I have worked in the field of purchasing and procurement for 30 years. I oversaw the global procurement of agricultural and bio-raw materials worth trillions of won annually at CJ CheilJedang, and I have hands-on experience gained directly in global markets, including three years at the CBOT in Chicago and two years in Australia.

I have personally handled almost every area of procurement—from derivative hedging strategies based on my futures broker license to market analysis of major agri-commodities such as soybeans, corn, palm oil, and raw sugar, as well as chemical and energy procurement, equipment and construction procurement, ESG procurement, and supply chain redesign.

This is what I believe: "Procurement is not a skill, but a mindset."

If you learned that cutting unit prices is all there is to procurement, let's broaden that perspective together. Procurement is a strategic process where a company acquires value from the outside and transforms it into internal competitiveness, and the scope of what can be achieved is vast. I call this Value Procurement.

My content will be helpful for the following people:

  • Those who want to take the next step in their careers in purchasing, SCM, or procurement.

  • Those who are interested in expanding the role of procurement beyond price negotiation

  • Students or professionals in other fields who are interested in procurement roles

  • Those who are in charge of business management, management support, strategy, or sales and marketing and wish to learn and understand procurement.

  • Those who want to learn about the global raw materials market and supply chain risks from a practical perspective

  • Those who are looking for ways to resolve issues in their current tasks and want to find solutions.

I have currently completed 'Kim Soo-cheol's Procurement War (10-part series)' in Daehan Economy and have confirmed the follow-up series 'Kim Soo-cheol's Grain Alchemy' for publication starting July 1st. I have been consistently writing procurement humanities content through the Procurement Thoughts series on LinkedIn and A Buyer's Management Notes on Brunch.

I will share stories learned through 30 years of hands-on experience in the field, rather than theories learned in a classroom.
Through various methods such as advisory, consulting, mentoring, lectures, coaching, and writing.
I am already delighted and looking forward to meeting you all. Thank you.

Kim Soo-cheol, CEO of Korea Value Purchase Institute (KVPI)
🌐kvpi.co.kr

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30 Years of Field Experience
Everything About Value Procurement



CEO Kim Su-cheol, a 30-year veteran who has overseen trillions of won in procurement, will lead this session personally.
We invite you to the world of 'Value Procurement' that goes beyond simple price negotiation to enhance corporate value.
Open a new horizon in procurement through vivid field experience and practical know-how.
You can develop practical problem-solving skills.




What you can gain from this lecture

Acquire the mindset and strategies of practical procurement.

Based on practical experience gained at companies like CJ CheilJedang, a global procurement expert with 30 years of experience presents a direction for 'value procurement' that goes beyond simply cutting prices to enhancing corporate value. They vividly deliver advanced practical know-how that is difficult to encounter through theory alone, such as futures trading, derivative hedging, and analysis of major agri-commodity markets.

Gain practical insights into how to respond as a buyer amidst market fluctuations in major raw material markets, and how to manage supply chain risks and find solutions. Learn how to expand the strategic role of procurement through proven content, such as series published in the Daehan Economy.

Beyond the theoretical classroom, I share vivid experiences gained from 30 years of hands-on experience in the field. Based on a deep understanding of complex global markets and procurement issues, I present practical solutions that can take your procurement operations to the next level.

Grow as a practical procurement expert.
We will solve complex procurement problems with wisdom from the field.


The 30 years spent on the procurement front lines were at times a fierce battlefield.


I managed global procurement for agricultural products and bio-raw materials, moving markets worth trillions of won annually. The vivid experiences I gained firsthand at the Chicago CBOT and on-site in Australia allowed me to realize the essence of procurement beyond simple price negotiations. As a certified futures broker, I utilized derivative hedging strategies and analyzed major agri-commodity markets such as soybeans, corn, palm oil, and raw sugar. I have directly experienced almost every area of procurement, from chemicals, energy, equipment, and construction to ESG and supply chain redesign.

'Procurement is not a skill, but a mindset' is a belief I have firmly established. You can never grow if you stay focused only on cutting unit costs. I invite you to the world of Value Procurement,
a strategic process of acquiring value from the outside and transforming it into internal competitiveness.

I would like to share realistic concerns about how to establish optimal procurement strategies amidst the unpredictable volatility of the global market.


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Lecture Curriculum

Practical insights from a 30-year procurement expert

Section 1

The buyer's mindset for responding to market changes

We will examine the mindset a buyer should adopt in response to changing market conditions. We will cover how to understand the flow of the physical market and develop procurement strategies based on that understanding.




Recommended Audience

Recommended for these people

Procurement professionals, those seeking growth and expansion

Students, professionals in other fields, and those looking to broaden their understanding of procurement




Notes before taking the course


Practice Environment

  • No separate practice environment setup is required. The lecture will be conducted based on real-life cases.

  • Lecture-related documents, such as presentation materials, will be provided in PDF format.

Prerequisite Knowledge and Important Notes

  • Experience in purchasing, SCM, or procurement roles will further enhance your understanding.

  • An open mind to learn about procurement from a new perspective and active participation are required.

  • It is suitable for those interested in strategic procurement that goes beyond simple price negotiation.

Learning Materials

  • For every lecture, an article I wrote on a procurement-related topic will be provided.

  • You can gain vivid real-world experiences and know-how from a current industry professional.


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챌린지 시작일

2026년 7월 4일 오전 01:00

챌린지 종료일

2026년 7월 4일 오전 02:00

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챌린지에서 배워요

  • Acquiring practical experience and on-site know-how across all aspects of procurement operations

  • Improving practical response capabilities for purchasing-related problem situations

  • Gaining practical insights through networking among procurement managers

  • Hedging strategies using derivatives

Recommended for
these people

Who is this course right for?

  • New and junior practitioners in the purchasing department

  • Personnel in other functions considering a transition to procurement roles

  • A practitioner in charge of partner management and procurement tasks

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic understanding of corporate purchasing or procurement tasks

  • Experience in or interest in practical procurement processes in the field.

  • Willingness to actively participate in questions and discussions

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