From Cost to Growth: The Procurement Transformation Academy

Taught by Anna McGovern, renowned procurement strategist and author of
Antifragile Supply Chains: Building Resilience Through Better Strategy and Stronger Partnerships

Turn Procurement Into a Growth Engine

From savings to strategy. From cost to growth.

Register for Cohort A – Midday Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Register for Cohort B – Evening Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Is This Academy Right for You?

If you are ready to:

  • Move beyond cost savings into strategic influence
  • Speak the language of the business — from CFO to shop floor
  • Build supplier relationships that fuel growth
  • Professionalize your function and accelerate your career

What You’ll Learn – The Four Modules

Module 1 — From Cost to Growth
Position procurement as a growth driver aligned with business strategy

Module 2 — Stakeholder Mapping & Influence
Engage senior leaders, build executive sponsorship, and learn the scripts that work

Module 3 — Supplier-Led Innovation
Turn supplier relationships into a source of new products, solutions, and topline growth

Module 4 — Operating Model & Metrics
What a “professionalized” procurement function looks like — plus a 90-day action plan to get there

March 2026 Cohorts

Cohort A (Midday): Tuesdays 12-2pm ET on

Mar 3, 2026 
Mar 10, 2026 
Mar 17, 2026 
Mar 24, 2026 

Cohort B (Evening): Wednesdays 7-9pm ET on

Mar 4, 2026 
Mar 11, 2026 
Mar 18, 2026 
Mar 25, 2026 

Register for Cohort A – Midday Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Register for Cohort B – Evening Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Your Toolkit for Transformation - What's Included

  • 3–4 × 2-hour live Zoom sessions
  • Stakeholder mapping template + executive conversation scripts
  • SRM scorecard + JBP template
  • Professionalization Audit checklist
  • Recordings of all sessions
  • Certificate of completion

Turn Procurement Into a Growth Engine

From savings to strategy. From cost to growth.

Secure Your Seat

Enrollment: $299 per person

Seats capped at 10 participants per cohort

Refund Policy: Full refund up to 7 days before start; thereafter transfer to next cohort

Register for Cohort A – Midday Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Register for Cohort B – Evening Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Meet Anna McGovern

Anna McGovern

With 30+ years of end-to-end supply chain leadership — spanning procurement, planning, and supplier partnerships — Anna McGovern has helped companies from $100M to $1B professionalize procurement and unlock new value. She has advised leading CPG brands, private equity portfolio companies, and global manufacturers.

Anna brings front line experience across functions – planning, sourcing / procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. She has local, regional, and global experience integrating business and supply chain strategies for maximum results. As an advisor, strategist, and subject matter expert, she excels at building relationships and bringing people together to drive win/win solutions and accelerating results across the value chain.

A recognized authority in supply chain excellence, Anna is known for her thought leadership on topics such as supplier diversity, risk mitigation, digital transformation, and supply chain talent development.

Anna is a sought-after speaker and moderator at industry conferences, corporate events, and leadership forums. Her insights draw from decades of real-world experience and a lifelong commitment to advancing the supply chain profession. She empowers audiences with practical strategies, compelling stories, and a clear vision of what’s next for global supply chains.

Anna is the author of Antifragile Supply Chains: Building Resilience Through Better Strategy and Stronger Relationships, a step-by-step roadmap to achieving antifragility—a state where supply chains become stronger under stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will sessions be recorded?
A: Yes, replays are available to all participants.

 

Q: Can I expense this course to my company?
A: Yes, you will receive an official Stripe receipt suitable for reimbursement.

 

Q: Do you offer group rates?
A: For corporate bookings of 5+ participants, please contact [anna@pondviewconsulting.com]

Ready to Transform Procurement?

Enrollment: $299 per person

Seats capped at 10 participants per cohort

Refund Policy: Full refund up to 7 days before start; thereafter transfer to next cohort

Register for Cohort A – Midday Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only

Register for Cohort B – Evening Session 

Limited Access – 10 Seats Only