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Supply Chain Procurement Certificate

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Course Overview

The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to manage procurement effectively in today’s complex and evolving supply chain environment. Starting with the fundamentals of purchasing and procurement, the program progresses into strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, purchase order processes, and

Key Takeaways

1
Identify procurement fundamentals and distinguish between tactical buying and strategic sourcing.
2
Apply effective sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management frameworks.
3
Manage purchase orders, contracts, and negotiations with confidence and competence.
4
Integrate sustainability and ethical sourcing principles into procurement decisions.
5
Leverage procurement metrics, data analytics, and emerging technologies to drive performance.

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The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership. As the largest nonprofit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting supply chain professionals and companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage and positively influence their bottom lines.

Course Outline

Procurement Foundations and Sourcing Strategies
Module 1: Fundamentals of Procurement

•Understand the difference between purchasing and procurement

•Explore types of materials and services acquired

•Identify the steps in the 7-step purchasing cycle

•Distinguish between tactical buying and strategic sourcing

Analyze procurement’s financial impact and organizational roles

Module 2: Sourcing Strategies

•Learn the strategic sourcing process and key objectives

•Conduct cost-avoidance analysis and spend analysis

•Compare supplier types, scoring, and selection criteria

•Understand supplier relationship frameworks (SRM)

•Evaluate collaborative supplier involvement and pricing models

PO Management and Contracting
Module 3: Purchase Order Management & Performance

•Follow the 5-step purchase order flow and procurement cycle

•Understand MRP, Kanban, and VMI systems

•Analyze procurement timing, transportation, and inventory data

•Implement purchasing performance metrics and KPIs

•Explore the role of SRM portals and technology in tracking orders

Module 4: Contract Management & Negotiation

•Understand contract phases and legal clauses

•Identify key negotiation objectives and styles

•Apply SWOT and procurement classification tools

•Analyze ERP and SRM systems for contract support

•Practice tactics for effective negotiation planning and execution

Sustainability and Intelligent Procurement
Module 5: Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing

•Integrate triple bottom line principles into procurement

•Apply sustainability in packaging, logistics, and supplier selection

•Use global frameworks (e.g., UNGC, ISO, GRI) for sourcing decisions

•Promote ethical behavior and diversity in procurement

•Address issues like conflict minerals and ethical sourcing legislation

Module 6: Procurement Metrics & Intelligent Supply Chain

•Develop procurement and supplier evaluation metrics

•Use KPIs, benchmarking, and scorecards effectively

•Integrate blockchain, AI, IoT, and big data into procurement

•Apply SCOR model and ASCM metrics for performance tracking

•Understand emerging tech trends in intelligent supply chains

Who Should Attend?

Procurement Officers and Specialists

Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals

Contract and Vendor Management Staff

Purchasing Managers and Buyers

 Inventory and Materials Management Staff

Junior professionals aspiring to procurement leadership roles

Mid-level practitioners seeking advanced sourcing and negotiation skills

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