ASCM Procurement Certificate

The program focuses on the procurement function. The offer includes: 8x1.5hrs webinars, ASCM Procurement Certificate eLearning for selfstudy, online exam, ASCM membership (for 1 year)

The ASCM Procurement Certificate focuses on the procurement function and covers topics such as

• developing a strategic sourcing strategy,
• establishing effective procurement policies,
• selecting optimal suppliers,
• engaging in effective contract management negotiations,
• tracing the purchase order flow,
• reviewing supplier and internal procurement organization performance,
• engaging in sustainable and ethical sourcing.

Each ASCM certificate program ends with an online exam. After passing the exam, each candidate will receive a PDF certificate and digital badge to display on LinkedIn profiles or within email signatures.

Additionally, candidates will earn for their APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CTSC, CLTD)

• 36 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of instructor-led version in combination with the online learning self-paced program
• 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of self-paced version

Please note: ASCM members have lifetime access to their badges; nonmembers can access badges for one year. All learners have lifetime access to their PDF certificates.

Objectives

• Develop a strategic sourcing strategy for procurement.
• Establish effective procurement policies that align with organizational goals.
• Score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers for better procurement outcomes.
• Engage in more effective contract management negotiations.
• Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out.
• Use data and metrics to review supplier and internal procurement organization performance.
• Practice sustainable and ethical sourcing to contribute to the overall sustainability of the organization.
• Understand procurement regulations and how to comply with them.
• Manage supplier relationships effectively to ensure long-term success.
• Develop problem-solving skills to address procurement-related issues.

Target group

Employees who wants to get more details about:

• developing a strategic sourcing strategy,
• establishing effective procurement policies,
• selecting optimal suppliers,
• engaging in effective contract management negotiations,
• tracing the purchase order flow,
• reviewing supplier and internal procurement organization performance,
• engaging in sustainable and ethical sourcing.