Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement | CPD Accredited | Online Course

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Course Link: Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement

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This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to Purchasing and Procurement Online Course 48 hours after your enrolment.

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Purchasing and procurement may not involve the flashing lights of marketing or the fanfare of sales, but without them, businesses grind to a halt. The Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement is designed to equip you with essential insight into how organisations source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers – all from a smart, strategic point of view.

Whether you’re improving your current role or eyeing a new one, this online course brings clarity to the procurement process without drowning you in jargon. You’ll gain an understanding of purchasing principles, contract essentials, supplier relationships, and budgeting decisions – all while staying firmly behind your screen (and possibly with a cuppa in hand). Fully online, CPD accredited, and crafted with convenience and clarity in mind.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key roles within purchasing and procurement operations.
• Learn supplier evaluation techniques and sourcing strategies.
• Understand purchase orders and supply chain communication.
• Identify steps in procurement planning and cost analysis.
• Know contract types, negotiation basics, and vendor terms.
• Manage procurement documentation and purchasing records efficiently.

Who is this Course For

• Office staff expanding into procurement and buying responsibilities.
• Admin professionals handling supplier communications or quotes.
• Procurement assistants seeking a deeper understanding of processes.
• Junior buyers preparing for more advanced purchasing roles.
• Finance staff overseeing expenditure and vendor payment tracking.
• Warehouse teams coordinating delivery and stock records.
• Small business owners managing their own supply sourcing.
• Anyone curious about structured, strategic purchasing methods.

Career Path

• Procurement Assistant – £25,000 average yearly salary
• Purchasing Officer – £28,500 average yearly salary
• Buyer – £30,000 average yearly salary
• Procurement Manager – £45,000 average yearly salary
• Supply Chain Analyst – £38,000 average yearly salary
• Category Manager – £50,000 average yearly salary

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Supply Chain Basics

Module 02: Role of Procurement in an Organisation

Module 03: The Purchasing Cycle

Module 04: Purchasing Toolkits

Module 05: Managing Competitive Bids

Module 06: Quality Management

Module 07: Supplier Relationship Management

Module 08: Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain

Module 09: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy

Module 10: Category Management

Module 11: Inventory Management

Module 12: E-procurement