CPP&CPPM Certified Purchasing Professional & Certified Purchasing Professional Manager ™

• Course Overview

  The CPP and CPPM is the most relevant, contemporary and world class certification that students can avail of worldwide. This is the first time that the American Purchasing Society has joined hand with an internationally reputed training and educational consultancy like High Level Training Institute to introduce a comprehensive training programme followed by a prestigious certification. There are two levels of certification, one that paves the foundation for a flourishing career in purchase and the second that helps you to attain advanced knowledge and expertise. The course content is practical and helps delegates to deliver measurable results and savings for the brand/enterprise they work for. The certification program is imperative for purchasing professionals who would like a rewarding career and want to pursue the highest recognition in the field of supply chain management. From reverse auctions and eProcurement to strategic sourcing to improving supplier performance and more, you’ll learn exactly how to deliver results for your employer. And when you make your employer more successful, your own career success is likely to follow!

• Benefits of Attending

  Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of purchasing and supply chain management. Develop strategic sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Acquire skills in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on specific criteria. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, focusing on performance measurement, evaluation, and risk management. Comprehend contractual terms and conditions and mitigate legal risks in procurement activities. Master cost and price analysis techniques to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize value for money. Implement effective inventory and materials management practices to optimize stock levels and streamline warehouse operations. Demonstrate ethical conduct and professionalism in purchasing, adhering to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Develop leadership and team management skills to build and lead high-performing procurement teams. Implement advanced contract management techniques and negotiation strategies for complex contracts and high value purchases. Understand global sourcing and international procurement practices, dealing with cultural differences and navigating trade regulations. Implement continuous improvement initiatives and measure procurement performance using key performance indicators (KPIs). Leverage data analytics and technology for procurement optimization and adopt best practices in procurement performance.

• Who Should Attend

  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Professionals/Managers
  • Vendor Manager
  • Buyer/Senior Buyers
  • Souring 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

• Certification Body

  

  The American Purchasing Society, Inc. is an organization of buyers, purchasing managers, executives, and others interested in the purchasing profession. We were founded in 1969 and have members from every state and 28 countries worldwide. Our objective is to provide professional procurement training and improve the business purchasing function through education and our certification program. We were the first organization to establish a certification program for professional buyers and purchasing managers and our Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) program is unique because we not only measure the competence of the applicants through a written examination, but we conduct reference checks to evaluate the applicant’s business reputation. The American Purchasing Society’s professional procurement training objectives are achieved through training programs and our own educational publications of interest to business and the purchasing community. Take advantage of our purchasing seminars and other resources today!

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