Certified Purchasing Professional course

Targeted further development ─ with a certificate from the Mannheim School of Management (HdWM)

Course

This course is held in German.

In this training , competencies are developed in a targeted manner, as the professionalism of purchasers is increasingly determining the success of the company. Global, risky markets, complex supply chains and increasing competitive pressure require purchasers to exploit cost and revenue potential and increase the value contribution of purchasing to the company's success.

Certified by the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM), Mannheim

This further training course was designed in cooperation with the Mannheim University of Applied Management Sciences and meets the university's quality standards in terms of overall concept, content, trainers and examination. As a result, participants benefit from high-quality qualifications with guaranteed topicality, high practical relevance and excellent trainers.

Recommended procedure

As part of the course, 2-3 seminars must be completed (including 1 compulsory seminar and 1-2 elective seminars) as well as an e-exam. The total duration of the course is 5 seminar days.

Mandatory seminar: Strategic Purchasing Management (3 days)

Initial situation, framework conditions for strategic purchasing.
Practical tools for developing purchasing strategies.
Overview of purchasing strategies and options for action.
Insight into purchasing controlling.
"Marketing" your own performance.
Establishment of strategic purchasing.
Practice your own concept and develop elements of your own purchasing strategy.

Choose either one two-day or two one-day elective seminars

Purchasing control (2 days).
Conducting difficult purchasing negotiations with confidence (2 days).
Framework agreements in purchasing: Managing delivery and price risks (1 day).
Price and cost analysis in purchasing practice (1 day).
Advanced Seminar on Supplier Development (1 day).
Advanced Seminar on Supplier Management & Escalation (1 day).

E-test

The e-exam is an online exam taken on a PC/laptop. It takes approximately 1 hour. After passing the e-exam, a certificate from Haufe Akademie HdWM will be issued based on the exam results.

The total duration of the course is 5 days. You decide when and where you want to complete each course module (in person, live online, or a combination). However, we recommend that you attend the compulsory module "Strategic Purchasing Management" first. In addition to the compulsory seminar, choose either one 2-day seminar or two 1-day seminars.

Required modules

This is the recommended schedule for the required modules. You can select the dates in the shopping cart.

Strategic purchasing management

From strategy development to action planning

3 days

at 6 locations and online

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Elective modules

You can select 2 training from the following elective modules in the shopping cart. These are already included in the discounted package price.

Purchasing controlling

How to increase your purchasing performance!

2 days

in one place and online

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Conducting difficult purchasing negotiations with confidence

Refine negotiation techniques and strategies

2 days

at 4 locations and online

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Framework agreements in purchasing: managing supply and price risks

Mastering strategic purchasing with framework agreements!

1 day

at 2 locations

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Price analysis and cost analysis in purchasing practice

Uncover potential savings - fend off price increases

1 day

at 2 locations and online

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Advanced seminar on supplier development

Strategic approaches for the targeted promotion and optimization of supplier performance

1 day

at 2 locations and online

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Advanced seminar on supplier management and escalation

Targeted measures for optimization and conflict resolution with suppliers

1 day

at 2 locations and online

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Exam

The exam is included in the discounted package price.

E-exam for the Certified Purchasing Professional course

approx. 1.5 hrs.

online

Details of this module

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Benefits for companies and employees:

Implement what you have learned effectively: Acquired know-how flows into the work right from the start.
Develop individual skills: The elective modules can be used to tailor the qualification to individual or business needs.
Document your learning success with a high-quality certificate from the Mannheim School of Management (HdWM) and the Haufe Akademie.
Stay flexible: When and where course modules are completed within 2 years can be decided individually. Furthermore, the e-exam can be completed at any time and from any location.
A sustainable investment in high-performance purchasers at low cost gives companies a decisive competitive edge.

purchasers with purchasing experience (approx. 2 years or more experience in this field of activity).

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

The final examination consists of an e-examination, which is completed independently of time and location. The content of the final exam relates to the compulsory seminar "Strategic Purchasing Management".

Your Benefits at a Glance

With certificate

Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognized certificate that documents your newly acquired skills.

Open Badges

Add your digital badge to career networks and show what you can do.

Fully covered

For on-site events, this includes:

a shared lunch on each full- training day
refreshments during breaks

All learning materials at a glance

Once you have registered, you will find all relevant information, services, and course materials for your program in your app or online learning environment.

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Articles, interviews or whitepapers on the topic

Buyer: Job description, tasks & salary

Purchasing agents are responsible for procuring goods or services. They maintain a constant overview of the market, demand, inventory, quotes, suppliers, and costs. In addition, they enter into contracts and maintain constant communication with other departments and suppliers. Purchasing Specialists: Key Facts Education: Completed business apprenticeship or a degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field. Hard Skills: In-depth understanding [...]

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Articles, interviews or whitepapers on the topic

Buyer: Job description, tasks & salary

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Further training together

Booking number
2726

€3,160 plus VAT

Details

5 seminar days + e-test (approx. 1 hour)

1 compulsory seminar, 1 or 2 elective seminars and e-exam

with certificate

German

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Train several employees

Price upon request

Details

5 seminar days + e-test (approx. 1 hour)

1 compulsory seminar, 1 or 2 elective seminars and e-exam

In Person or Online

Appointment scheduled on an individual basis

with certificate

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Efficient use of time and resources

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