CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations
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Summary
Interest-free payment plans available.
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate course will formalise your existing skills in procurement and supply and build on them so that you can prove yourself as a procurement professional in practically any business or industry.
You will study the range of purchasing procedures and the impact of the national and international business environments on these scenarios, and hone your skills in the client-supplier relationship.
You'll learn about the importance of securing supply, stock scheduling and inventory control.
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career in purchasing or to progress to the CIPS Level 4 Diploma course.
Description
Key Topics
Procurement and supply environments
- Consider the impact of the external national and international business environment upon the purchasing function in a range of different organisations and sectors. Consider the skills and duties of purchasing professionals.
Procurement and supply operations
- Consider the broad variety of purchasing activities, including the operational objectives of purchasing and the need to balance considerations of cost, lead-time and quality. Learn the key principles of purchasing.
Procurement and supply relationships
- Consider the nature and scope of operational supplier relationships and how to optimise the performance of key suppliers. Learn how to act as an internal consultant representing the purchasing function. Improve your communication and information seeking skills, and gain the ability to contribute towards improving purchasing efficiency.
Inventory and logistics operations
- Gain a wide understanding of the requirements of controlling the supply of goods. Study the importance of stores and warehouse management, along with materials handling. Discover how to contribute towards the assessment of stock requirements and assist in the scheduling of the flow of supplies. Consider the implications of effective scheduling of stock and the importance of inventory control as a method of improving efficiency.
Procurement and supply workflow
- Understand how the purchasing function can make a difference by being involved at an early stage, from identification of need through to contract negotiation. Consider how purchasing can improve operational efficiency through effective management practices. Understand the importance of internal and external analysis. Examine the various methods available for securing supply.
Who is this course for?
Opportunities and salaries for skilled buyers are outstripping those of many other professions. With a qualification from the leading industry body, you'll be sought after and could be on track for a highly lucrative career.
On completion, you'll receive the CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations Level 3
Requirements
You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. However, you do need to be at least 18, and current or past experience in purchasing and supply would be an advantage.
Career path
Job roles you could fill upon completion of the course include:
- Administrator
- Assistant buyer
- Assistant contract officer
- Contract analyst
- Stock / inventory controller / planner
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