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.
7 weeks, 21 hours On-line through College of the Canyons, Wednesdays, October 29th to December 17th (No class on November 26), 2023 4-7 p.m. (Pacific Time)- led by APICS recognized instructors The instructor for this course is John Heier CPIM.
Fundamentals of Purchasing and Procurement
Sourcing Strategies
Purchase Order Management and Performance Measurement
Contract Management and Negotiations
Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Procurement Evaluation Metrics and Intelligent Supply Chains
After completing the program, the participant will have the knowledge 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