Distance learning course certified buyer

With distance learning and examination to a graded certificate

Correspondence course

This distance learning course is held in German.

The demands placed on modern procurement are developing rapidly: procurement professionals are needed who think strategically, act with operational confidence and at the same time master risks and manage supply chains efficiently. In this distance learning course, you will build up exactly the skills you need to be successful in purchasing. You will not only learn the basics of operational and strategic purchasing, but also important topics such as risk management, supply chain management and negotiation strategies. From selecting suitable suppliers and using digital tools to strengthening your company's resilience: you will acquire the expertise you need to operate effectively and future-proof in a dynamic environment.

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.

Distance learning course certified buyer

Compulsory module (online)

approx. 90 hours

Purchasing correspondence course

Further information

You choose 2 seminar days:

Elective module (attendance or online)

1 day

AI in the conduct of negotiations

Further information

Elective module (online)

1 day

Conduct online negotiations professionally

Further information

Elective module (attendance or online)

2 days

Rhetoric training for purchasers

Further information

Elective module (attendance or online)

2 days

Exclusively for women in purchasing: Communicating and negotiating skillfully

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Examination module

1 hour

E-exam: Distance learning course certified buyer

Further information

As part of the distance learning coursecertified buyer", the following further training courses are completed:

Purchasing correspondence course
2 seminar days:
either the seminars AI in negotiation and Leading online negotiations professionally or
the training Rhetoric training for purchasers or
the training Exclusively for women in purchasing: Skillful communication and negotiation
E-test

After passing the e-exam, thecertified buyer" certificate is issued. This contains documentation of the topics learned from the distance learning course and the seminars, the number of points achieved and the examination grade. The certificate for passing the exam is issued by the Haufe Akademie .

It is recommended that all modules be completed within 18 months. The modules can be booked individually or at a lower package price.

Learning environment

In your personal online learning environment, all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. You will also find interactive learning assessments and other additional content for your course, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 18 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.

Your benefit

Basic qualification for the role of buyer.
Tasks and objectives of purchasing.
Strategic importance of purchasing.
Methods for identifying and treating potential risks.
Theories and methods of supply chain management.
Relevant know-how in dealing with contracts.
Methods for efficient cost control.
Importance of data and systems in purchasing.
Methods for successful negotiations.
Knowledge to procure the right things at the right time.
Identification and strengthening of value-adding potential in purchasing.
The potential of digitalization in purchasing.

Recommended for

Specialists from the areas of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management as well as (lateralnewcomers from other areas (e.g. production, controlling or IT) who want to systematically and flexibly build up or deepen specialist knowledge and skills for their role in purchasing.

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

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

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Booking number
41205

€ 2.990,- plus VAT

Details

approx. 90 hours of self-study and 2 days of training

Distance learning + training + e-exam

with certificate

German

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approx. 90 hours of self-study and 2 days of training

Distance learning + training + e-exam

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