The Purchase Management and Responsible Procurement course is your gateway to mastering the art of strategic procurement in today’s rapidly evolving market. With an increasing demand for professionals skilled in sustainable and responsible procurement, this course provides you with the essential knowledge to stand out. You’ll explore the fundamentals of purchasing, delve into supplier and supply chain management, and gain insights into implementing responsible procurement systems. As businesses worldwide strive for sustainability, understanding these concepts is crucial. By enrolling, you develop critical skills that enhance your career prospects, equipping you to drive positive change in procurement practices. Join us to become a leader in this burgeoning field and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Purchase Management and Responsible Procurement
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the purchasing and procurement sector seeking to enhance or update their knowledge. Ideal for those interested in understanding supplier management, supply chains, and responsible, sustainable procurement practices. Expand your expertise in key procurement concepts and management systems.
40 hours
Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety
Course objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of purchasing and procurement processes effectively.
- To identify key aspects of supplier and supply chain management.
- To evaluate responsible and sustainable procurement strategies.
- To apply concepts of sustainable procurement in real-world scenarios.
- To analyse various types of responsible procurement practices.
- To develop skills in managing a sustainable procurement system.
- To enhance decision-making in purchasing and supply chain management.
What does it prepare you for?
The Purchase Management and Responsible Procurement course equips you with the skills to effectively manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships, enhancing supply chain efficiency. You'll learn to implement responsible and sustainable procurement strategies, focusing on ethical and environmental considerations. This course empowers you to drive positive change in procurement practices, ensuring alignment with modern sustainability standards and delivering value to your organisation.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. BASICS AND IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT
Basics, terms and issues related to purchasing and procurement
Structure and organisation in purchasing and procurement management
Purchasing and procurement management processes
Standards and codes in purchasing and procurement management
Purchasing and procurement risks
UNIT 2. SUPPLIER AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: "SUPPLY CHAIN"
Supplier management and supplier relationship management
Design of relationship frameworks and dialogue with suppliers
Supply chain
Responsible and sustainable supply chain management
Subcontracting of suppliers and basic contents of a model law
UNIT 3. RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Purchasing and procurement management as a business function
The sustainable purchasing management system according to iso 20400:2017. Part I
The sustainable purchasing management system according to iso 20400:2017. Part II
Impact of procurement on sustainable development goals
Procurement management in iso 26000:2010 social responsibility guideline
UNIT 4. MAIN CONCEPTS AND TYPES OF RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
Traditional purchasing management
Current procurement management
Responsible and sustainable procurement
Types of responsible and sustainable procurement
Sustainable public procurement