Modern procurement decisions are faster, messier, and more exposed than ever. AI can help - but only if your judgement is strong enough to use it well.
The Beaumont Procurement Academy helps procurement professionals develop the thinking, confidence and decision-making capability to use AI responsibly, navigate trade-offs, and stand behind their recommendations when it matters.

Because career development should be available to all

The Academy is for procurement professionals who want to build real decision confidence - not just knowledge.
Use AI as a research colleague and red-team, not a decision-maker
Balance cost, risk, ESG and stakeholder priorities when trade-offs matter
Make defensible recommendations - and stand behind them
This is judgement-first learning, designed for real work - not exams.
Yes, Judgement does matter more than tools:
"AI increases risk when judgement about how to use AI isn’t developed"
We regularly see capable teams struggle when:
Cost, CO₂ targets, and stakeholder priorities conflict
ESG data is incomplete, inconsistent, or hard to interpret
AI produces multiple plausible answers - but no clear recommendation
The Academy trains you to own the decision, using AI intelligently - while retaining accountability.
Early access now open for the Academy's Founding 400 Cohort
Defend decisions with incomplete information
Balance profit, planet, and politics - at the same time
Use AI outputs without hiding behind them
Influence senior stakeholders who don’t share your priorities
Judgement is built through practice, challenge, and reflection.

This is not generic career coaching.
Navigating complex stakeholder dynamics
Making and defending high-risk recommendations
Strengthening executive presence and influence
Developing sound judgement under pressure, especially when using AI
Growing into broader leadership responsibility with confidence

“I’ve taken a big step forward - Richard helped me turn learning into real action”
“His coaching sessions were insightful, practical and incredibly supportive.
He gave me the confidence and opportunity to practise public speaking in a real setting — boosting my confidence and refining my delivery”
- Farida Ismayilova


“One of the best coaches I have ever had”
“Thanks, Richard”
- Aduke Onafowokan


“Richard has been my coach and mentor since 2020 - he’s world-class”
“Thanks to his guidance, I unlocked my ability to do the right thing in my professional space.
He blends wisdom with humility; charisma with modesty; experience with empathy.
I would recommend Richard as a world-class coach, mentor and advisor”
- Jyothi Hartley
