IoSCM Level 6 Qualification in Purchasing Management

The Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) is the number 1 UK institute for supply chain qualifications, available at award (price listed), certificate and diploma.

Their courses are delivered by industry experts who have gained experience within all areas of the supply chain.

IoSCM offers a unique learning method, which is adaptable around your experiences, goals and what you would like to achieve. The courses are 100% adapted to suit the individual; you can even submit your past experience and use your current role to contribute towards your qualification!

About the course

Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.

You can custom build the IoSCM Level 6 Purchasing Strategy qualification in order to meet your career ambitions, current job specification or objective of your employer.

This qualification is industry recognised across the globe. The IoSCM level 6 purchasing course was designed and developed by industry experts to provide first class study materials that meet National Occupational Standards (NOS). It also guarantees that we’re the best qualifications on the market.

What are National Occupational Standards?

The NOS framework specifies the UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work, and the knowledge and skills they need to perform effectively which are approved by UK government regulators.

Essentially, meeting the NOS framework means that with IoSCM you will learn exactly what is required in order to be successful in your job role and become a more valued asset than someone completing a more academic based programme.

WHAT WILL I RECEIVE?

Through completion of this IoSCM Level 6 qualification, you’ll receive an internationally recognised certification from IoSCM in Purchasing.

As well as this, you’ll be awarded an industry recognised qualification, Level 6 in Supply Chain and Operations from SFEDI Awards, who are the Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation.

What is Ofqual?

Ofqual is the government organisation that regulates qualifications and the organisations which offer them, maintaining standards and therefore confidence in education across England.

Because we’re Ofqual regulated you can be assured that every single qualification we produce is of high-quality, valid and fit for purpose.

WHAT IS THIS QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT TO?

The IoSCM Level 6 in Purchasing Strategy is of the same level as a Bachelor’s degree but studied in your own time, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.

The Level 6 is recognised and much sought after by employers and businesses. It gives you realistic, industry-specific knowledge and skills that is entirely tailored to you and the sector, giving you the best chance of gaining employment in the purchasing and procurement sector.

You can study around your current commitments and still save time and money in comparison to a full time or classroom based course. If you’d like to find out how an IoSCM Level 6 qualification in Purchasing can be significantly more beneficial to your career, give our expert Course Advisors a call today.

IoSCM Membership included.

Assessment

No exams.

You can submit prior experience to contribute towards your course.

Assessment based learning.

Core Units

Purchasing Management

• Key Roles of Management
• Impact of Legislation
• Working Relationships with Suppliers
• Effective Negotiating Skills

Operation Management Processes

• Operations Management
• Operations Processing
• Relationship Between Operations Management and Strategic Planning
• Operations Improvement Techniques
• Organisational Challenges

Optional Units

Machinery of Government and Procurement

• Drivers and Decision Makers of Central and Local Government
• Measures for Protecting Against Fraud
• Financial Accountability for Procurement Policy and Practice

Marketing for Purchasers

• The Role of Marketing in an Organisation
• The Analysis of Marketing Information
• The Components of the Marketing Mix

Customer Service

• Managing Customer Relationships
• Customer Focused Culture
• Customer Satisfaction
• Managing Customer Complaints

Contracting in the Public Sector

• The Different Types of Contracts
• The Processes Used to Monitor and Evaluate the Performance of Contractors

Warehousing

• Warehouse Policies
• Requirements
• Inventory Strategy
• Legislation

Transport Management

• Nature and Purpose of Transport Planning
• Land Use
• Sustainability
• Transport Demand
• Movement of Freight

Supply Chain Management

• Effective Management and Control
• Physical and Information Flows
• Why Supply Chain May Not Function Correctly
• Strategic and Operational Planning

Quality Management

• The Concept of Quality Management
• Embedding Quality Management
• Systems that Support Quality Management

Production Management

• Production Planning
• Production Planning, Sales Planning and Forecasting
• Master Scheduling Terminology
• Development of Manufacturing and Control Systems
• Improving Planning Performance

Ports and Shipping Management

• Shipping and International Trade
• Business Strategy in Shipping
• Port Operations Management
• Agile Ports
• Port Development

Movement of Goods

• Principles and Practices in Relation to the Movement of Goods
• The Characteristics of Goods and the Impact on their Handling
• The Considerations that Influence the Flow of Goods

Logistics

• Logistical Requirements of a Supply Chain
• Customer Needs
• Optimise Use of Logistics
• Modes of Transport
• Technology, Information & Communication Technology

Inventory

• Purpose of Inventory Management
• Fixed Period & Fixed Quantity Models
• Effect of Inventory Management on Supply Chain
• Modern Inventory Systems

As with most supply chain sectors, the roles and responsibilities of those in a Purchasing and Procurement position can be varied. IoSCM’s Purchasing Academy enables those in industry to develop their skills through bespoke distance learning courses.

There are no previous requirements needed to study this course and IoSCM will evaluate whether this is the right course for you, ensuring you don’t waste valuable time and resources studying the wrong course.

This course is designed to give students the opportunity of progressing in the purchasing industry allowing them to further their knowledge and progress within their role.