Description

Why Choose the ASCM Procurement Certificate?

Procurement plays a critical role in supply chain success. With the ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate, professionals can gain a globally recognized qualification that builds confidence and capability across all procurement functions.

• ✅ Only 20 hours of flexible online learning

• ✅ €499 standard retail price (contact us for discounts or financing options)

• ✅ Self-paced or supported study options available via Supply Chain Planning.ie

• ✅ Certificate awarded by ASCM, the global leader in supply chain education

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What You Will Learn

This course delivers six comprehensive, self-contained modules followed by a final assessment. You’ll develop both strategic and tactical procurement expertise.

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1. Fundamentals of Procurement

• Tactical vs strategic procurement

• Centralized vs decentralized purchasing

• The purchasing cycle: 7 steps

• Financial impact of procurement

2. Sourcing Strategies

• Strategic sourcing process

• Supplier segmentation and relationship management (SRM)

• Cost avoidance and spend analysis

3. Purchase Order Management & Performance

• MRP-based ordering and Kanban

• Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

• Key SRM components

• Purchasing KPIs

4. Contract Management and Negotiations

• Phases of contract lifecycle

• Legal terms and conditions

• Negotiation planning and tactics

• Dispute resolution

5. Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

• Triple bottom line: people, planet, profit

• Sustainable product design

• Ethical sourcing principles and codes of conduct

• Global sustainability standards (UN, ISO, GRI)

6. Procurement Metrics & Intelligent Supply Chain

• SCOR-based metrics

• Balanced scorecards and KPIs

• Supplier performance measurement

• Use of AI, blockchain, and analytics in procurement

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Assessment & Certification

• Final Exam: 72 multiple-choice questions

• Pass Mark: 70%

• 12 questions per module (plus review quizzes along the way)

• Digital certificate issued upon successful completion

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Who Is It For?

This certificate is ideal for:

• Procurement professionals seeking formal certification

• Career switchers entering supply chain roles

• Team leads looking to upskill their buyers

• Businesses investing in internal capability building

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Why Learn With Us?

At Supply Chain Planning.ie, we go beyond self-study. We offer:

• Study support and exam preparation

• Learning cohort options (optional)

• Insights from real-world supply chain experience

• Discounts for team purchases or repeat clients

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Pricing & Support

💳 €499 per learner
📞 Contact us for discounts, financing, and corporate packages
🌐 www.supplychainplanning.ie
📧 info@supplychainplanning.ie

Register your interest below

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About ASCM

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain transformation. Built on 60 years of APICS certification expertise, ASCM sets the benchmark for supply chain talent, innovation, and best practice.