Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement

This Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement Course is designed to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of goods and services, and the processes involved. It is ideal for anyone looking to kickstart a career in this field or develop their existing career.

Through this Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement course, you will deepen your understanding of both the purchasing and procurement cycle, as well as learn the fundamentals of supply chain management. You will gain all the necessary skills required to successfully manage and build positive relationships with suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, identify procurement needs, and much more.

Furthermore, you will develop in-demand strategic and problem-solving skills that will instantly boost your earning potential and help you to develop productive, competent and solid teams that achieve shared organisational goals.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss in detail the evolution of purchasing through procurement
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the procurement cycle and purchasing cycle
• Understand the role of procurement in an organisation
• Identify needs in purchasing, plan a schedule and issue an order
• List the different elements of toolkit
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and identify the stages of supplier integration
• Use a range of risk identification techniques when overseeing the procurement process
• Test for quality control and reliability, and evaluate supplier performance
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the principles of inventory management

Key Features

• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Corporate Training

• Designed Specifically To Meet The Needs Of Corporate Training Programs
• Industry-standard Course Lengths Aligned With Market Standards
• Trusted By 10,000+ Businesses Worldwide
• Boost Learning, Cut Costs
• Strategic Alignment With Business Goals
• Data-driven Insights And Industry Benchmarks To Adapt Training To Evolving Needs
• Current & Relevant Content Regularly Updated To Stay Relevant

*** Additional Gifts ***

• Free **Sales Management** Course

Certificate of completion (HARDCOPY)

Hard copy certificate - Included

Certificate of completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement

• Module 01: Supply Chain Basics
• Module 02: Role of Procurement in an Organisation
• Module 03: The Purchasing Cycle
• Module 04: Purchasing Toolkits
• Module 05: Managing Competitive Bids
• Module 06: Quality Management
• Module 07: Supplier Relationship Management
• Module 08: Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain
• Module 09: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy
• Module 10: Category Management
• Module 11: Inventory Management
• Module 12: E - procurement

Accreditation

This Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement course is fully CPD accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Please note: This is not a regulated course. To get professional qualifications, you may choose:

1. CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
2. CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
3. CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
4. CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
5. CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
6. CILT Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport
7. CILT Level 3 Certificate in Logistics and Transport
8. CILT Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport
9. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certification
10. PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner in Project Management.

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.

1. Procurement Manager - £45,000
2. Purchasing Manager - £40,000
3. Supply Chain Manager - £41,000
4. Procurement Specialist - £34,000
5. Buyer - £28,000
6. Purchasing Agent - £25,000
7. Sourcing Manager - £47,000
8. Contract Manager - £39,000
9. Vendor Manager - £50,000
10. Category Manager - £41,000