Supply Chain Procurement Certificate

What is the Supply Chain Procurement Certificate?

The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills. The program provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, and more. You’ll be better equipped to:

Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
Establish effective procurement policies
Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing

What’s in the course

Foundations of Supply Chain Resilience: Understand critical resources needed to build a resilient supply chain and explore the benefits of end-to-end visibility.

Risk Management in Supply Chains: Identify risks, analyze their impact, and learn steps to create a risk management plan. Explore the importance of risk management training in supply chain organizations.

Strategic Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, and Collaboration: Discover strategic sourcing within supply chain resilience, define key performance indicators, and understand the role of information flows in decision-making.

Secure and Flexible Systems: Learn the key elements of a secure supply chain and how distribution and order management components enhance resilience.

Leadership and Resilient Organizational Culture: Explore how leaders can balance resilience and efficiency during disruptions and understand how leadership style influences the supply chain.

Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology in Supply Chain Resilience: Learn how sustainable practices and technology adoption can strengthen supply chain resilience.