INTRODUCTION
The Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM) is a new program for current and future purchasing & supply chain professionals and managers, reflecting levels of understanding and of competence needed to assume responsibility for managing purchasing & supply chain operations at the international level. It is based on a Learning System (LS) developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC), and conducted by the prestigious International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Number of training days :
- 12 days conventional classroom
- 4 weeks online at “Blackboard.com”
- Certification Examination: 3 Hours at completion of training.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This program is specially designed for professionals, managers, and executives who are involved in purchasing and/or supply chain management at the international level. It is also suitable for those who are planning to venture into this field of specialization.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program will prepare participants who are involved in the field of purchasing and/or supply chain management at the international level to: i. gain an in-depth knowledge and concepts related to purchasing and supply chain management ii. perform the purchasing functions effectively in their organizations iii. use the tools and techniques needed to develop innovative new approaches to purchasing management and excel in an environment of global competition. iv. handle contract management, conduct effective negotiation skills and to appraise and short-list suppliers effectively. v. gain an International qualification and recognition in the area of purchasing and supply chain management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
One year experience in the field of purchasing and/or supply chain management. • Proficient in the English Language.
AWARD OF CERTIFICATION
Participants are required to sit for the examination. Participants who have completed the program will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance issued by IPI. Participants who pass the certification examination covering all 6 modules and meet the experience requirements will be awarded the IPSCMI Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM) certification.
TUITION
Conventional:
$700 for training and testing
On-Line:
$220 for training
$30 for testing (for those not taking training)
Certificate of Attendance: No additional charge
Certification Certificate: $220
PANEL OF TRAINERS
The modules are conducted by trainers who are industry practitioners in their respective areas of expertise. Each of the trainers has been certified as a Certified International Training Professional (CITP) by IPSCMI.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English Language (with local language interpreter as needed)
TRAINING OUTLINE
PART I. INTRODUCTION. Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
PART II. PURCHASING OPERATIONS AND STRUCTURE. 2. The Purchasing Process. 3. Purchasing Policy and Procedures. 4. Purchasing and Supplier Integration for Competitive Advantage. 5. Purchasing and Supply Chain Organization.
PART III. STRATEGIC SOURCING. 6. Purchasing and Category/Commodity Strategy Development. 7. Supplier Evaluation and Selection. 8. Supplier Quality Management. 9. Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base. 10.Worldwide Sourcing.
PART IV. STRATEGIC SOURCING PROCESSES. 11. Strategic Cost Management. 12. Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques. 13. Effective Negotiations: Preparation and Execution. 14. Contracting: Developing and Managing Effective Contracts. 15. Purchasing Law and Ethics.
PART V. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN ELEMENTS. 16. Contract Administration: Getting the Goods and Services You Ordered, As You Ordered Them (And Supplier Development), 17 Purchasing Services. 18. Supply Chain Information and E-Systems. 19. Sourcing and Supply Performance Measurement and Evaluation.
PART VI. FUTURE DIRECTIONS. 20. Purchasing and Supply Chain Changes and Trends.
