CIPP Certified International Purchasing Professional

The Certified International Purchasing Professional (CIPP) is designed for current and future purchasing professionals reflecting levels of understanding and of competence required to assume responsibilities for managing purchasing tools & techniques along with concepts and philosophies as they apply to the international supply chain management environment.

$2,390.00

Location: Live Virtual

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Course Overview
The Certified International Purchasing Professional (CIPP) is designed for current and future purchasing professionals reflecting levels of understanding and of competence required to assume responsibilities for managing purchasing tools & techniques along with concepts and philosophies as they apply to the international supply chain management environment. The key purpose of the program is to in depth analyze key offshore sourcing strategies and implementation steps; basic documentation, including contracts, used in international procurement; legal, political, and organizational considerations; cultural issues within the negotiation process; and government regulations affecting the import/export process.
Benefits of Attending
The purpose of this programme is to provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical as well as practical aspects of purchasing management, particularly, how it fits into an overall supply chain management strategy. Delegates who complete this programme will acquire the necessary skills to:
- Understand and appreciate the importance of Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Build and deliver against a detailed Strategic Procurement Framework.
- Baseline current position.
- Profile the market.
- Build, manage and review the tender process.
- Enhance Negotiation Skills.
- Select the right Suppliers.
- Transition the Supply Base.
- Effectively monitor, measure and manage Suppliers.
- Achieve significant improvements in service delivery and cost reduction.
- Prepare and Managing international contracts.
- Develop and Maintain Supplier Relationships.
Who Should Attend
Purchasing and Procurement
Professionals/Managers.
Buyer/Senior Buyers.
Sourcing Managers/Professionals.
Supplier Managers.
Supply Chain professionals/Managers.
Logistics Professionals/Managers.
Supply Chain Consultants.
Operations Managers/Directors.
Manufacturing Professionals/Managers.
Production Professionals.
Project Manager and Directors.
Project Team Leaders.
Executive Directors.
General Managers.
PLUS anyone who is responsible for or involved in Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing , Supplier Relationships, or anticipates being involved with Supplier Management/Purchasing/Procurement in the future.
Certification Body

The GAFM was founded in 1996 by the original founders of the Graduate Leadership Society. The Founders of our Standards Board are CEOs, Executives, Professors, and industry experts from around the globe. We desire to raise education standards and ethics in the business and management industries.

The Standards Policy Board awards specialized board certifications, designations, and charters in the fields of: finance, accounting, management, and consulting fields to qualified professionals who have completed internationally recognized or accredited exams & education, government recognized degrees and documented management credentials and experience. Since 1996, the Academy has been promoting accredited graduate standards for certification in business, management, law, and finance. Since the inception with the founding of the Graduate Institute of Leadership in 1996, the Academy has been focused on quality assurance with accredited education, exams, assessment, education, ethics, and continuing education. Further, applicants must also have the necessary experience in practice, research or publications in their respective areas of expertise.