In today’s regulatory, geopolitical, and sustainability-driven landscape, procurement is no longer just a tactical function; it is a major source of enterprise risk, value leakage, fraud exposure, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) accountability. Organizations face increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors, rating agencies, and stakeholders to demonstrate fair, transparent, ethical, and sustainable procurement practices. The certification program equips professionals with the technical, analytical, investigative, and advisory skills required to plan, execute, report, and follow up effective procurement audits that protect organizational value, ensure compliance, detect and prevent misconduct, and drive continuous improvement.

Therefore, the program delivers a rigorous, practical curriculum covering the full procurement audit lifecycle — from risk-based planning and governance assessment to fieldwork, fraud detection, contract compliance testing, ESG/sustainability auditing, data-driven analysis, and professional reporting.

• Lead or contribute to risk-based procurement audits with precision — from scoping high-risk spend categories, suppliers, contracts, and geographies to executing fieldwork, testing controls, and validating compliance across the full procurement lifecycle 

• Apply leading international procurement standards and frameworks confidently, including ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement, Code of Conduct, UNCITRAL Model Law, World Bank Procurement Regulations, EU Public Procurement Directives, and key anti-bribery legislation (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, local equivalents) 

• Conduct thorough supplier due diligence, onboarding, and performance audits, including KYC, sanctions screening, conflict-of-interest checks, modern slavery/human rights assessments, and Scope 3 ESG risk evaluation 

• Detect and investigate fraud, corruption, collusion, and unethical practices in procurement using red-flag analysis, forensic techniques, data analytics (e.g., duplicate payments, Benford’s Law, supplier clustering), and investigative interviewing skills 

• Perform value-for-money and cost-recovery audits — validating pricing, total cost of ownership (TCO), savings realization, rebate compliance, maverick spend, and contract leakage 

• Audit pre-contract and post-contract processes — needs assessment, specification writing, tender fairness, evaluation criteria, negotiation records, change orders, claims, variations, and contract close-out 

• Utilize data analytics, AI-assisted tools, and procurement system auditing techniques to identify anomalies, test access controls, segregation of duties, and system integrity in e-procurement, P2P, and contract lifecycle management platforms 

• Conduct sustainable and ethical procurement audits aligned with ISO 20400, including green criteria, life-cycle costing, supplier ESG scorecards, carbon footprint engagement, and responsible business conduct 

• Produce professional, persuasive, and defensible audit reports — with clear executive summaries, prioritized findings (high/medium/low), root-cause analysis, practical recommendations, and management action plans 

• Facilitate effective follow-up, remediation tracking, and closure of audit recommendations while transitioning to an advisory role that supports procurement process redesign and value creation 

• Demonstrate advanced competence to boards, audit committees, regulators, and stakeholders — providing assurance on the integrity, transparency, fairness, compliance, and sustainability of the organization’s procurement activities

• Procurement / Sourcing Managers and Category Leads who want to develop internal audit capabilities

• Internal Audit Managers / Senior Auditors responsible for procurement, supply chain, or third-party audits

• Compliance & Risk Officers focused on procurement governance, anti-bribery, sanctions, or modern slavery risks

• External Audit / Assurance professionals auditing procurement processes or supplier contracts

• Finance Controllers / Managers overseeing procurement spend, payments, or value-for-money validation

• Procurement Governance & Ethics Specialists

• Supply Chain / Supplier Relationship Managers involved in due diligence, performance monitoring, or ESG supplier audits

• Fraud & Investigations professionals handling procurement-related misconduct cases

• Consultants and Advisors supporting organizations on procurement transformation, risk, or sustainability assurance

• Senior Procurement Leaders preparing for roles with stronger governance, audit, or advisory responsibilities (e.g., Head of Procurement Audit, Chief Procurement Officer with compliance focus)

• Professionals in high-risk sectors or organizations subject to strict regulatory scrutiny (public sector, NGOs, development projects, financial services, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals)

The US-based IPSCMI, The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, is a prestigious and elite professional institute offering purchasing and supply chain management certifications. IPSCMI’s purchasing and supply chain management courses and programs are provided around the world by a complete network of alliance partners which contract with IPSCMI for collaboration in conducting the IPSCMI programs. With its large allied partners globally, now has chosen High Level Training Institute TM as its exclusive partner for Ghana, Mozambique, UK, Italy and Kazakhstan