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CPSM™Certified Professional in Supply Management
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Course Overview
The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is recognized globally as a standard of excellence for professionals in procurement, supply management and supply chain management. The CPSM program reflects the expanded knowledge, skills and abilities required to be a successful professional. Backed by one of the world’s largest associations in the field of supply management, the CPSM is a mark of dedication and distinction. Our experienced and certified instructors will walk you through the core principles required for CPSM Certification which includes:
→ The Foundations of Supply Management such as cost and finance, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
→ Becoming Effective in Supply Management Performance logistics and product development.
→ Leadership in Supply Management risk and compliance, as well as, strategic sourcing
→ The Foundations of Supply Management such as cost and finance, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
→ Becoming Effective in Supply Management Performance logistics and product development.
→ Leadership in Supply Management risk and compliance, as well as, strategic sourcing
Key Takeaways
1
Improve Contracting and Negotiation.
2
Enhance skills in Supplier relationship management and forecasting.
3
Understand better Materials and inventory management.
4
New techniques in Organization and department assessment Product and service development.
5
Improve your Leadership skills.
Institute for Supply Management
ISM is globally recognized for its highly regarded certification programs. Supply management professionals and organizations have relied on ISM to obtain the skills and knowledge needed to stay current in a fast-moving industry.
Course Outline
Day 1: Foundation of Supply Management
Contracting Negotiation
→ Prepare solicitations for competitive bids
→ Prepare fro and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations
→ Lead /conduct/support negotiations with suppliers
→ Manage the preparation and/or issuance of contracts/purchase
→ Administer contracts/purchase orders from award to completion or termination
→ Prepare fro and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations
→ Lead /conduct/support negotiations with suppliers
→ Manage the preparation and/or issuance of contracts/purchase
→ Administer contracts/purchase orders from award to completion or termination
Social Responsibility
→ Develop and act upon a code of business conduct for the supply management and external sources
→ Establish and monitor environmentally responsible programs
→ Implement, monitor and promote organizational and supply management safety policies and procedures
→ Establish and monitor environmentally responsible programs
→ Implement, monitor and promote organizational and supply management safety policies and procedures
Cost and Finance
→ Prepare and/or administer a supply management department budget
→ Develop a cost management program strategies
→ Identify savings potential and opportunities and strategies for specific categories through spend analysis
→ Perform cost/benefit analyses on acquisitions
→ Develop financing and leveraging strategies for purchases
→ Develop a cost management program strategies
→ Identify savings potential and opportunities and strategies for specific categories through spend analysis
→ Perform cost/benefit analyses on acquisitions
→ Develop financing and leveraging strategies for purchases
Day 2: Foundation of Supply Management
Sourcing
→ Analyze potential sources of goods or services
→ Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for products/service
→ Plan and communicate sourcing and supply Strategies based on Forecasting data
→ Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for products/service
→ Plan and communicate sourcing and supply Strategies based on Forecasting data
International Supplier Relationship Management
→ Identify opportunities and benefits for rationalizing supply base
→ Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers
→ Develop /Implement a supplier diversity program
→ Develop new supplier qualification plans and reports to assure components, materials and suppliers meet specified requirements
→ Conduct supplier performance evaluations
→ Develop and execute supplier exit strategies
→ Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers
→ Develop /Implement a supplier diversity program
→ Develop new supplier qualification plans and reports to assure components, materials and suppliers meet specified requirements
→ Conduct supplier performance evaluations
→ Develop and execute supplier exit strategies
Day 3: Effective Supply Management Performance
Forecasting
→ Performance analysis and provide data on current and future and global/domestic market conditions
→ Develop supply forecasts in light of certain economic, competitive, technology, market and currency trends
→ Manage forecasted data with suppliers
→ Develop supply forecasts in light of certain economic, competitive, technology, market and currency trends
→ Manage forecasted data with suppliers
Materials and Inventory Management
→ Design/modify logistics facility layouts and equipment designs to support business models
→ Direct traffic/distribution policies and procedures to ensure optimum flow of materials
→ Manage international transportation, invoicing and documentation functions
→ Management the resolution of delivery/receiving problems
→ Direct traffic/distribution policies and procedures to ensure optimum flow of materials
→ Manage international transportation, invoicing and documentation functions
→ Management the resolution of delivery/receiving problems
Logistics
→ Design/modify logistics facility layouts and equipment designs to support business models
→ Direct traffic/distribution policies and procedures to ensure optimum flow of materials
→ Manage international transportation, invoicing and documentation functions
→ Management to resolution of delivery/ receiving problems
→ Direct traffic/distribution policies and procedures to ensure optimum flow of materials
→ Manage international transportation, invoicing and documentation functions
→ Management to resolution of delivery/ receiving problems
Organization/Department Assessment
→ Design/modify logistics facility layouts and equipment designs to support business models
→ Develop performance criteria and evaluate supply management staff performance
→ Develop tools and processes to measure, report and improve compliance
→ Analyze and resolve issues raised in supply management audit reports
→ Analyze and resolve issues raised in supply management audit report
→ Develop performance criteria and evaluate supply management staff performance
→ Develop tools and processes to measure, report and improve compliance
→ Analyze and resolve issues raised in supply management audit reports
→ Analyze and resolve issues raised in supply management audit report
Day 4: Effective Supply Management Performance
Product and Service Development
→ Participate in product/service development or specifications
→ Manage ramp-in strategy and implementation to full scale production
→ Manage ramp-in strategy and implementation to full scale production
Quality
→ Develop/administer a supplier certification program
→ Develop measurements for continuous quality improvement and target setting
→ Develop, measure and evaluate quality requirements to continuously improve supplier performance
→ Develop measurements for continuous quality improvement and target setting
→ Develop, measure and evaluate quality requirements to continuously improve supplier performance
Planning
→ Implement or utilize requirement planning to align supply management
→ Develop, implement, maintain and monitor the forecasting, operations planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions
→ Develop, implement, maintain and monitor the forecasting, operations planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions
Day 5: Leadership in Supply Management
Leadership
→ Represent the supply management organization in decisions to the organization wide
→ Develop and implement business plans that will meet customer services
→ Develop, implement and monitor a strategic supply management plan
→ Plan/develop/provide operating polices, guidelines and procedures
→ Develop/implement changes to the organizations supply management policies
→ Develop and implement business plans that will meet customer services
→ Develop, implement and monitor a strategic supply management plan
→ Plan/develop/provide operating polices, guidelines and procedures
→ Develop/implement changes to the organizations supply management policies
Strategic Sourcing
→ Establish and execute strategic sourcing plans
→ Establish and standardize strategic sourcing procedures
→ Identify, evaluate, select and implement technologies that support supply management functions
→ Leverage spend through identification, prioritization, development and execution strategies.
→ Conduct analysis to determine insourcing or out souring strategies
→ Create new systems and process improvements to help the organization
→ Establish and standardize strategic sourcing procedures
→ Identify, evaluate, select and implement technologies that support supply management functions
→ Leverage spend through identification, prioritization, development and execution strategies.
→ Conduct analysis to determine insourcing or out souring strategies
→ Create new systems and process improvements to help the organization
Risk Compliance
→ Develop, implement and manage a risk profile and strategies
→ Develop and implement a risk management and or claims management program
→ Implement supply management processes in consideration of legal issues
→ Develop/implement/maintain a database/physical filing system
→ Comply with program that prevent respond to discrimination or harassment
→ Develop and implement a risk management and or claims management program
→ Implement supply management processes in consideration of legal issues
→ Develop/implement/maintain a database/physical filing system
→ Comply with program that prevent respond to discrimination or harassment
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
The instructor led, competency course is for those interested in taking the CPSM exam and earning their CPSM designation or those who desire to accelerate their learning curve in the field of Procurement and Supply Management. To be eligible for the CPSM exam, participants must meet one of the following criteria:
→ Three years full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) with a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree
→ Five years of supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a degree
FAQ
What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in a LEORON training program?
Most LEORON courses are delivered in English. However, there are some courses offered in Arabic, mainly online. For our in-house courses, sessions can be curated and delivered in any language upon request. In general, the best way to confirm language availability is to check with our Enrollment Managers for the most up-to-date information. Simply click on “Let’s talk on WhatsApp” to chat with us directly.
What formats are the courses offered in?
LEORON delivers training in various formats including face-to-face, live virtual sessions, self-paced learning, in-house delivery as well as online courses.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
Yes, most LEORON public courses are accredited by internationally recognized bodies such as CIPD, ATD, PMI, EdEx, and many others—depending on the course.
Who accredits LEORON’s training programs?
LEORON partners with over 20 international bodies such as PMI, CIPD, ATD, EdEx, NASBA, CISI, GARP, HRCI, SHRM, ACCA, ASQ, IIA, ILM, IAC, and others
Are CPD points or PDUs provided?
Yes, learners can earn CPD credits and professional development units (PDUs) including NASBA CPEs, PMI PDUs, CISI, GARP, HRCI, SHRM, and more.
How can I register for a course?
You can register through our website by filling in the inquiry form, or by speaking directly with one of our consultants via WhatsApp or email. Once we confirm your interest, we’ll guide you through the steps.
When is the registration deadline for public courses?
Registration typically closes 14 days before the course start date, with occasional late registrations accepted upon confirmation
What is included in the course fee?
The fee generally covers 5-star venue facilities, training materials, certified instruction, lunches and refreshments, plus certification and membership where applicabl0065
Are there group rates or discounts?
Yes, group bookings and corporate-level discounts are available. Learners are encouraged to reach out to discuss specific arrangements
What support is available with registration?
Enrollment Managers and a Registration Desk assist with the entire process, including deadlines, travel logistics, and course customization. As well as any other special requests you might have. Simply to go your preferred course and click on “Let’s chat on WhatsApp” to do so.
Can I request a bespoke course at my location or within my organization?
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What is the refund or cancellation policy?
Refund and cancellation policies vary depending on the course type and location. Generally, cancellations made at least 14 days before the course start date may be eligible for a full or partial refund, while cancellations made closer to the course date may incur a fee. For exact terms, please consult your Enrollment Manager or refer to the course confirmation email.
Can I register multiple employees from my company?
Yes. We support group registrations and offer corporate packages for organizations enrolling multiple participants. Our team can help coordinate the logistics for group bookings.
Who should attend these courses?
LEORON caters to a variety of professionals: from those seeking leadership development to project managers, HR specialists, finance professionals, cybersecurity, procurement, Ai enthusiasts and many others.
Do I need prior experience or academic qualifications?
Not always. Many specialized paths, like cybersecurity, accept learners without prior experience. However, some courses (e.g., PMI PDU-based ones) may have recommended prerequisites. Its always better to chat with one of our Enrollment Managers to discuss more. Simply to go your preferred course and click on “Let’s chat on WhatsApp” to do so.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon full attendance and successful completion, you will receive a certificate of participation or accreditation, depending on the course.
Are meals and refreshments included in face-to-face courses?
Yes. For in-person courses, lunch and coffee breaks are provided daily at the venue.
Can LEORON deliver a course in-house at our organization?
Absolutely. All programs can be delivered privately at your company or virtually for your team, customized to match your internal goals and structure.
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