Procurement-&-Purchasing

Procurement & Purchasing

We offer globally acclaimed Procurement certifications like CIPP, CIPM, CPP, CPPM, CIPS Level 3, CIPS Level 4, CIPS Level 5, CIPA, CISM, CIPC and CICCM that help procurement professionals unlock their potential and demonstrate strategic leadership skills by mastering the areas of evaluation, analysis, contract negotiations, risk management, change management.

CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations

Course Methodology

The CIPS Level 3 program involves a mix of lectures, presentations, questionnaires, and group discussions to enhance learning, and help candidates excel in real-life procurement and supply practices.  This qualification is also a way to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD).

Course Objectives

Upon completing the CIPS Level 3 qualification, participants will be able to:

  • Master the terminology of procurement and supply and develop new skills
  • Recognize the various pricing structures seen in commercial contracts
  • Determine how the external environment affects supply and procurement
  • Describe the different forms of documents used in supply and procurement
  • Explain the usage of various policies and practices within the procurement and supply area

Target Audience

CIPS Level 3 is designed for administrative and procurement assistants with at least 2 years’ experience. The course is also beneficial for staff who are involved in procurement/ordering of any goods or services, contracts administrators, stock controllers and merchandisers.

 

Target Competencies

  • Procurement and Supply Environments
  • Ethical Procurement and Supply
  • Contract Administration
  • Team Dynamics and Change
  • Socially Responsible Procurement

Core Module – Procurement & Supply Environments (L3M1)

  • Recognize the range of environments in which Procurement and Supply operate
  • Know the external factors that can impact the overall success in meeting organizational
  • Identify the procedures that regulate Procurement and Supply

Core Module – Ethical Procurement and Supply (L3M2)

  • Identify the significance of ethics for Procurement and Supply
  • Define each stage of the sourcing process
  • Explain how operational performance can be measured and improved in support of added-value operations

Core Module – Contract Administration (L3M3)

  • Explain administrative processes behind contract development
  • Monitor Contract Performance
  • Accurately measure contract performance
  • Identify how to achieve competitive pricing
  • Practices to achieve effective tendering

Core Module – Team Dynamics and Change (L3M4)

  • Identify the influence that people and teams can have on Procurement and Supply success.
  • Recognize the challenges associated with and methods to achieve
  • Identify the need for and responses to change
  • Recognize the coping mechanisms which ensure and maintain change

Elective Module – Socially Responsible Procurement (L3M5)

  • Explain the concepts and implications of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Recognize the potential environmental impact of procurement and supply operations
  • The environmental impact of the supply chain decisions and approaches

Course Methodology

The CIPS Level 3 program involves a mix of lectures, presentations, questionnaires, and group discussions to enhance learning, and help candidates excel in real-life procurement and supply practices.  This qualification is also a way to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD).

Course Objectives

Upon completing the CIPS Level 3 qualification, participants will be able to:

  • Master the terminology of procurement and supply and develop new skills
  • Recognize the various pricing structures seen in commercial contracts
  • Determine how the external environment affects supply and procurement
  • Describe the different forms of documents used in supply and procurement
  • Explain the usage of various policies and practices within the procurement and supply area

Target Audience

CIPS Level 3 is designed for administrative and procurement assistants with at least 2 years’ experience. The course is also beneficial for staff who are involved in procurement/ordering of any goods or services, contracts administrators, stock controllers and merchandisers.

 

Target Competencies

  • Procurement and Supply Environments
  • Ethical Procurement and Supply
  • Contract Administration
  • Team Dynamics and Change
  • Socially Responsible Procurement

Core Module – Procurement & Supply Environments (L3M1)

  • Recognize the range of environments in which Procurement and Supply operate
  • Know the external factors that can impact the overall success in meeting organizational
  • Identify the procedures that regulate Procurement and Supply

Core Module – Ethical Procurement and Supply (L3M2)

  • Identify the significance of ethics for Procurement and Supply
  • Define each stage of the sourcing process
  • Explain how operational performance can be measured and improved in support of added-value operations

Core Module – Contract Administration (L3M3)

  • Explain administrative processes behind contract development
  • Monitor Contract Performance
  • Accurately measure contract performance
  • Identify how to achieve competitive pricing
  • Practices to achieve effective tendering

Core Module – Team Dynamics and Change (L3M4)

  • Identify the influence that people and teams can have on Procurement and Supply success.
  • Recognize the challenges associated with and methods to achieve
  • Identify the need for and responses to change
  • Recognize the coping mechanisms which ensure and maintain change

Elective Module – Socially Responsible Procurement (L3M5)

  • Explain the concepts and implications of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Recognize the potential environmental impact of procurement and supply operations
  • The environmental impact of the supply chain decisions and approaches