Senior Procurement Manager Certificate Program

In this initial module of the “Strategic Procurement Leadership Program,” you will embark on a journey to firmly set your professional compass in the dynamic world of procurement. Prepare for a transformative learning experience that not only reinforces your foundational knowledge but also provides insights into the leadership realm, illuminating new avenues for career growth in procurement.

By the conclusion of this module, you will stand tall with a revitalized perspective on procurement leadership, fully equipped to chart your own course and influence pivotal decisions within your organization.

Throughout this module, you’ll gain a profound understanding of:

• Crafting a visionary direction for your procurement career.
• The intricate responsibilities and expectations associated with a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
• Techniques and strategies to safeguard and propel your career in the ever-evolving procurement landscape.
• The multifaceted roles procurement leaders must embrace to foster positive transformation and lead their teams to unparalleled success.

Position yourself at the forefront of procurement leadership and navigate the challenges with newfound clarity and confidence.

This module includes:

• Extra reading material
• 7 video lessons
• 2 Powerpoint templates

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Dive into Module 2 of the “Strategic Procurement Leadership Program,” a transformative exploration dedicated to driving and nurturing a progressive procurement culture. As you journey through this module, anticipate an enriching learning experience that hones your capabilities, enabling you to be both a beacon of change and a touchstone of strategic alignment within your organization.

By the culmination of this module, you’ll emerge not just as a procurement professional but as a cultural changemaker, equipped with actionable strategies to usher in meaningful, positive transformations in your procurement function.

During this module, you’ll immerse yourself in:

• The art and science of instigating cultural shifts within the procurement function, ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.
• Mastery in being a Credible Activist and Strategic Positioner, two pivotal roles that empower you to drive impactful changes and champion your procurement vision.
• Acquiring the finesse to navigate, address, and capitalize on the paradoxes inherent within the procurement landscape, turning challenges into strategic advantages.

Elevate your strategic prowess and leadership footprint in procurement, mastering the skills to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and forward momentum.

This module includes:

• Extra reading material
• 5 video lessons

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Venture into Module 3 of the “Strategic Procurement Leadership Program,” a dedicated dive into mastering the nuances of power dynamics within the multifaceted world of procurement. This module offers you a refined lens to perceive and skillfully navigate the intricate web of relationships, both within decentralized procurement functions and beyond organizational boundaries.

Upon completing this module, you will stand distinguished, not just as a procurement specialist, but as a diplomatic leader, adept at balancing power dynamics, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless synergy across diverse teams and stakeholders.

In this illuminating module, you’ll gain expertise in:

• Grasping and managing the complexities associated with power dynamics in a decentralized procurement ecosystem, ensuring streamlined operations and effective decision-making.
• Mastering the challenges and advantages of managing virtual procurement teams, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment irrespective of geographical divides.
• Delving into strategies to lead global procurement teams, understanding cultural nuances, time zone challenges, and leveraging global talent effectively.
• Expertise in managing and influencing individuals and entities outside your organization, a crucial capability in today’s interconnected business landscape.

Step into the realm of strategic leadership in procurement, armed with the acumen to steer teams, manage intricate dynamics, and build robust relationships, ensuring success in a globalized procurement environment.

This module includes:

• Extra reading material
• 6 video lessons

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Step into Module 4 of the “Strategic Procurement Leadership Program,” where the timeless principles of Lean and Agile converge with the domain of procurement. This module stands as a beacon for those aspiring to infuse efficiency, responsiveness, and innovation into their procurement processes, aligning with world-class standards.

By the end of this module, you’ll not only understand but be ready to implement the strategies that have driven some of the world’s most successful organizations. You’ll be recognized not just as a procurement leader but also as an innovator who integrates proven methodologies to drive unparalleled operational excellence.

Throughout this transformative module, you’ll be exposed to:

• The principles of Lean Management in procurement, focusing on maximizing value while minimizing waste, ensuring streamlined operations and cost-effectiveness.
• The legendary Power of Kaizen, introducing you to the “Toyota Way” and its groundbreaking impact on operational excellence.
• The Agile Manifesto tailored for procurement, providing you with the tools to be more responsive, adaptive, and aligned with evolving business needs.
• The Scrum framework within the procurement context, empowering your teams to deliver projects more efficiently, collaboratively, and with a customer-centric focus.

Forge your path in procurement by leveraging the philosophies that have revolutionized industries. Embrace the future of procurement, ensuring agility, efficiency, and sustained competitive advantage.

This module includes:

• Extra reading material
• 6 video lessons

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Embark on Module 5 of the “Strategic Procurement Leadership Program,” a comprehensive journey into the Agile realm tailored specifically for the procurement sector. This module has been meticulously crafted to bring the revolutionary Agile principles right to your procurement doorstep, fostering adaptability, collaboration, and rapid value delivery in your processes.

By the module’s conclusion, you’ll stand apart as a visionary procurement leader, adept at harnessing the agility of startups and channeling it into the structured world of procurement, ensuring both flexibility and robustness in your operations.

Dive deep into the nuances of this module and emerge with:

• A thorough understanding of what it truly means to have an Agile Procurement Team, and how such a team can pivot swiftly in response to internal and external changes.
• Strategies and techniques to design Agile Procurement Teams, ensuring that they are structured for speed, efficiency, and collaborative success.
• Expertise in empowering self-managed teams, a cornerstone of the Agile philosophy, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.

Unveil the transformative potential of agility in procurement. By embracing the principles encapsulated in this module, you’ll position yourself and your organization at the forefront of modern procurement, ready to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

This module includes:

• Extra reading material
• 6 video lessons

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Did you know that humans are currently using the ecological resources of 1.75 Earths and unless we change our consumption pattern, we’ll need three Earths by 2050 to meet our demands?

In this module, we will dive into the fundamentals of sustainability. These lessons will serve as a foundation for the sustainable procurement strategy you will create throughout this course.

We will look at the relationship between sustainability and procurement, key business drivers of sustainable procurement, and how to deal with stakeholders while working towards sustainable procurement.

What you will learn:

• Sustainability
• Circular economy
• Introduction to procurement
• Introduction to sustainable procurement
• Principles and pillars of sustainable procurement
• Stakeholders
• Business drivers of sustainable procurement
• Benefits of sustainable procurement
• Treaties and standards
• Corporate social responsibility
• CSR in procurement
• Key considerations
• Businesses that embraced sustainability

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In this module, we’ll introduce the Sustainable Procurement Policy (SPP) document. It is a document that translates the vision into operational management. It describes the procurement intentions, objectives, and values of the organization, as formally expressed by its top management. It usually describes elements like vision, values, commitments, and rules.

We will also dive into the Sustainable Procurement Strategy (SPS) document. It includes strategy, which is the route that must be followed to realize the vision. It also outlines how an organization’s procurement objectives and directions will be carried out through a detailed action plan.

We’ll also explore supplier selection and mapping sustainable issues. The outputs of this module will contribute to building a comprehensive sustainable procurement strategy.

What you will learn:

• Procurement policies & strategies
• CSR policies
• Market analysis
• Supply chain analysis & risk assessment
• Supplier referencing
• Mapping sustainability issues
• Cost analysis
• Accountability
• Formulating a sustainable procurement policy
• Examples of sustainable procurement
• Key considerations

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In this module, we’ll dive into the cornerstones of sustainable procurement. You can consider these the building blocks of your sustainable procurement strategy.

We will discuss how to implement sustainable procurement tactics throughout each step of the procurement process. In this module, we’ll also explore one of the most important steps of sustainability in procurement: how to shift toward sustainability while maintaining high profitability.

What you will learn:

• Procurement governance
• Human rights
• Labor practices
• The environment
• Fair operating practices
• Consumer issues
• Community involvement
• Sustainability while maintaining high profitability
• Challenges
• Key considerations

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This is the module where it all comes together. Everything you’ve learned in modules one, two, and three will be tied together to create a sustainable procurement strategy.

In this crucial module, you will work on putting your own sustainable procurement plan together. Your sustainable procurement strategy describes how to deliver the best outcome for your sustainable procurement project.

With a clear step-by-step action plan, we are going to help you to build your own strategy for your procurement portfolio. We created a template for every step.

What you will learn:

• Creating your sustainable procurement strategy
• Managing sustainability stages
• Integrating sustainability in specifications
• Sustainable goals as a manager
• Identifying suppliers
• Assessing suppliers
• Managing contracts
• Kotter’s theory of change
• Organizing towards sustainability
• Delivering sustainable procurement change
• Lencioni’s theory of team change
• Key considerations

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