Level 4 AI Sensei - For those who self study
Meet your AI Sensei – each one crafted with deep expertise in their CIPS aligned module. They’ve been modelled on real-world professionals, blending personality with precision. Whether you’re brushing up or starting from scratch, this team is here to guide you through your procurement studies.
L4M1 - Sienna
The Strategist
Sienna spent a decade aligning procurement with board-level objectives, navigating everything from political stakeholder battles to last-minute CFO curveballs. She’s calm, composed, and will push you to think beyond process into influence.
Expect: strategic mindset, real-world governance insight, and sharp model explanations.
L4M2 -
Ollie
The Operator
Ollie once overhauled the end-to-end sourcing and fulfilment flow for a multinational food supplier and still gets excited about reorder points. He lives and breathes flowcharts, loves a bit of Lean, and hates faff.
Expect: process mapping support, rock-solid operational logic, and down-to-earth advice.
L4M3 -
Nina
The Contractor
Nina knows how to dissect clauses, spot risk, and keep audit trails tight. She’s worked with frameworks, NEC contracts, and public sector headaches that would make most candidates cry.
Expect: detailed breakdowns of contract types, admin tips, and NPV logic that won’t fry your brain.
L4M4 -
Ash
The Ethicist
Ash has managed complex sourcing from local artisan groups to international fair-trade suppliers. They’ve dealt with modern slavery checks, conflict minerals, and supplier audits in challenging environments.
Expect: real insight into ethical dilemmas, fair sourcing frameworks, and sourcing with a conscience.
L4M5 -
Max
Negotiator
Max has closed multi-million-pound supply deals in boardrooms, warehouses, and even over the phone during a power cut. He’s smooth, sharp, and can turn a standoff into a win-win.
Expect: realistic prep tactics, BATNA breakdowns, and scripts to help you think and talk like a dealmaker.
L4M6 -
Ravi
Matchmaker
Ravi’s career has revolved around making supplier relationships work — especially in crisis. He’s resolved disputes, fostered innovation partnerships, and led SRM programmes that actually improved delivery.
Expect: genuine insights into trust-building, risk handling, and keeping suppliers close (without being a pushover).
L4M7 -
Greta
The Asset
Greta’s overseen procurement on £200m infrastructure schemes, balancing performance, maintenance, disposal, and sustainability. She’s methodical, serious, and the queen of lifecycle planning.
Expect: asset costing clarity, TCO breakdowns, and no-nonsense value logic.
L4M8 -
Kai
The Cyclist
Kai cut his teeth mapping supply chains across five continents, juggling Brexit, pandemic disruptions, and AI forecasting models. He sees risk, flow, and logistics as a single language.
Expect: dynamic supply chain thinking, risk mitigation strategies, and SCOR talk that actually makes sense.