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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Sustainable Procurement Course
Sustainability is becoming increasingly mainstream. Every business must transition to sustainable procurement. And even more importantly, every business needs to earn its social license from consumers to operate!
Our certificate program is designed to help procurement managers in transitioning their portfolio and business toward sustainability.
With video lessons & Powerpoint templates, clear examples, and tools, you will learn to make the changes toward a sustainable future. We’re proud to have trained procurement managers at Fortune 500 companies, and are excited for you to join as well!
Here are the 4 study objectives of this course:
Here are the study objectives of this course:
1. Sustainability Fundamentals
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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2. Linking Sustainable Procurement To Your Business
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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3. Sustainable Procurement Tactics
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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4. Building Your Sustainable Procurement Strategy
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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32-40 hours study time
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Marijn Overvest
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About your instructor
✓ Upskilled over 100+ Procurement Teams from all over the world
✓ Clients ranging from Forbes 500 companies to small businesses
✓ Personal Negotiation experience with over 200+ sales professionals & sales directors
✓ Multiple Annual $200 Mio + contract negotiation experience: deals with suppliers like Unilever, Heinz, Pepsico
✓Created over 300+ negotiation plans with Procurement Teams
✓ Overall conduction of the company’s Procurement & Sourcing strategy with CPOs
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We give you the most practical, hands-on, and industry-relevant training. And we’re 100% online so that you can learn anywhere, anytime.
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What will I learn?
Our certificate program is designed to help procurement managers in transitioning their portfolio and business toward sustainability.
With video lessons & Powerpoint templates, clear examples, and tools, you will learn to make the changes toward a sustainable future. We’re proud to have trained procurement managers at Fortune 500 companies, and are excited for you to join as well!
Here are the 4 study objectives of this course:
Module 1 contains 13 lessons:
- 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
Module 2 contains 12 lessons:
- 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
Module 3 contains 10 lessons:
- Procurement governance
- Human rights
- Labor practices
- The environment
- Fair operating practices
- Consumer issues
- Community involvement
- Sustainability while maintaining high profitability
- Challenges
- Key considerations
Module 4 contains 12 lessons:
- 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
Download the program syllabus to get a comprehensive overview of this course.
Why should I enroll?
Enhance your procurement skills and get better results with our ChatGPT & AI in Procurement Course. Led by seasoned industry experts, this course will provide you with the strategies and tactics you need to confidently improve procurement on behalf of your organization. With interactive exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll get practical experience that you can apply immediately in your procurement role. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level – enroll now!
What is the refund policy?
We pride ourselves on high-quality programs. That’s why we feel comfortable offering a 60-day money-back guarantee to ensure that you are 100% satisfied.
If for any reason it’s not your thing, you can view the full guarantee and request a refund within 60 days after your enrollment date. This makes your enrollment 100% risk-free!
Will I get an invoice?
Yes. Upon completing your payment, the (pdf) invoice is automatically generated and sent to your inbox with the payment receipt.
The pdf invoice is can be used to expense the enrollment fee with your employer.
What is the mix between online/offline studying?
The program is 100% online. It’s split up in 2 types of content:
- You’ll get full access to our online study environment. Here you will find our course videos and all of our procurement templates.
- You’ll be invited for 1-on-1 coaching sessions via Google Meets
If you would like to involve an offline event in the program, please get in touch. We can combine the course with an in-house workshop.
What happens after I pay ?
Great question. Here’s what will happen after you complete your payment:
- You’ll receive an email with an invoice
- You’ll receive a second email with the invitation to our study environment
- You’ll receive a third email from your instructor to schedule your kickoff session
- Once you completed all of the lessons, you’ll receive your certificate
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