QQI 6 Certificate in Purchasing & Procurement Management

• Start: Wednesday 9th October 2024 ( 1 night per week ) 18.30 -21.30
• End: December 2024
• Assignments: Online Exam: 3 hour - 60%; Assignment - 40%
• Duration: 10 Weeks Part - Time , Live online class each week recorded for playback (Wednesdays )
• Level: 6
• Places: Limited Places Available

This Procurement and Purchasing course online is ideal for anyone interested in developing a successful career in the field of purchasing or procurement management.

This Certificate in Purchasing course provides you with the basic knowledge and skills to effectively manage the procurement function of any small to medium size organisation. You will learn to distinguish between the different procurement and purchasing functions offered by different types of public and private sector organisations.

A big part of the role of working in purchasing and procurement involves sourcing suppliers across the globe and researching potential vendors. Once the right vendors have been identified, then the next step which is covered in this Certificate in purchasing and procurement is to go out to tender.

Writing requests for bids and awarding supply contracts is a great skill. Part of this certificate in procurement management course involves learning how to write and review tenders, and compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.

This Purchasing and Procurement course will show you how to complete a detailed 'like for like' comparison analysis. For example measuring and comparing delivery terms and minimum order quantities is hugely important.

This purchasing and procurement online certificate will cover the basics like coordinating delivery and supply as well as more strategic procurement management.

A very important part of this procurement certification online course is to negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing. Once pricing is agreed and contracts are signed then procurement management of the purchasing contract is vital.

Doing a online purchasing management course means covering how you can maintain continuity of supply at the right price for your clients or employer. Ensuring purchasing contract terms are implemented could be as simple as tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery.

A big part of this certificate in procurement management is to review the quality of purchased products.

Getting procurement management certification involves learning how to supervise staff, evaluate supply options, maintain good supplier relationships, and approve purchases, while maintaining accurate records.

Getting procurement certification from this purchasing and procurement online course, is essential to demonstrate your competency and ability to work as a purchasing or procurement officer.

Delivery Method

This course is delivered through Live Online classes (recordable) on CMI's unique learning platform.

Modules

1. Purchasing and the procurement functions
2. Procurement in different sectors including public and private
3. Tendering processes, specifications, and eProcurement
4. The difference between rationalisation and development roles in purchasing
5. The importance of green procurement
6. The key components of a contract to include the rationale for termination of agreements
7. The classification system to rank procurement items in order of importance
8. Tactical and strategic sourcing
9. Relevant criteria for assessment of suppliers
10. Negotiate effectively during all stages of procurement giving due consideration to ethical practices.

Trainer

Michael Boylan

Michael is working in Financial Services as a Lead Category Manager-Professional Services. His previous work experience in Procurement and Supply Chain has been experienced across multiple industries including construction, retail, telecommunications and computer manufacturing. He holds an MSc Strategic Procurement from the University of South Wales, and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). He holds previous qualifications from the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM), American Production and Inventory Control Society, (APICS), and the Irish Exporters Association,(MIFT (Grad).