Advanced Certificate in Strategic Procurement (ACSP™)

Advanced Certificate in Strategic Procurement (ACSP^TM)

Delivering Success Through Effective Procurement And Supply Chain Management

[showreviews]Effective Procurement is, and always has been, fundamental to the success of an organisation. On average, over fifty percent of an organisation’s total revenue is passed down the Supply Chain. In many sectors however, this can be significantly more for example in the Public Sector, this can exceed eighty percent.

It is imperative that this expenditure is managed and controlled effectively. Poor Procurement leads to, increased cost, poor quality, delays, loss of control and lack of cost visibility. Proactive, professional Procurement will become a value added function within the organisation. Over time, organisations have realised the value that can be delivered through effective Procurement. At the same time, the value of appropriately qualified Procurement Professionals has also increased. Procurement is now seen as a “Strategic Role” Rather than an “Administrative Role”.

The shift from transactional, operational buying to Strategic Procurement has been quicker in some Industries than others. Organisations that have not yet made the change are being left behind. Commodity, or category, based Procurement provides the optimal structure to help deliver a truly World Class Procurement function.

ACSP™ provides the understanding, framework, tools, and principles that allow organisations to build, embed and develop real Strategic Procurement. On completion of this five day training course you will receive your certificate which has been fully certified by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) PAS Standard.

5 Day Course Outline

Understand the Role of Procurement

Operational Importance
Make ‘vs’ Buy Assessments
Build an Effective Procurement Function
Roles and Responsibilities of the Function
Understand Cost ‘v’ Capability

Deliver Successful Procurement Projects

Stakeholder Management
Obtain and Maintain Buy-in
Key Project Stages
Project Documentation
Communication Strategies
Team Structures

Understand the Current Position

‘Commodity Based Procurement’ Explained
Identify and Understand Expenditure
Build Commodity Groups and Structures
Split Expenditure by Commodity
Identify and Understand Key Cost Drivers
Assess and Rank Existing Suppliers
Identify Strengths and Weaknesses
Build Simple and Effective Analysis Models

Understand Commodity Supply Markets

Assessment of Buyer and Supplier Power
Assess Local, National and International Options
Generate Competition in the Market
Supplier Identification, Analysis and Ranking
Build Effective Commodity Strategies

Build Effective Tenders

Invitation to Tender (ITT) Fundamentals
Key Assessment Categories
Understand and Document Requirements
Obtain Organisational Buy-In
Achieve Objectivity and Transparency
Build Simple and Effective Assessment Tools
Dealing with Verification Visits

Cost Control and Reduction

Understand Cost ‘vs’ Price
Strengths and Weaknesses of Costing Mechanisms
Understand Cost Drivers
Introduce Competition
Obtain Transparency
Identify Cost Reduction Opportunities

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Service Levels

Key KPI Principles
Selecting Effective KPI’s
Selecting Appropriate Service Levels
KPI Frequency

Negotiation – Making all the Hard Work Count!

Key Steps to Successful Negotiation
Build the Negotiation Plan
Build a Position of Power
Negotiating Styles
The Negotiating Team
Closing the Deal

The programme will include a series of group exercises, a personality profile and case studies with a high level of delegate interaction.

Examination*
*Only those who successfully complete the examination and participate effectively in the course case studies will receive the Advanced Certificate in Strategic Procurement ACSP^TM.

Benefits, knowledge and skills gained by attending the ACSP^TM course

Gain the Advanced Certificate in Strategic Procurement (ACSP™) which is certified, through independent assessment and accreditation, by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) PAS Standard
Use ACSP™ on your business card and on your resume
The ACSP™ certificate will be received approximately one month following the close of the training course.

The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) – Accredited Certification

The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Procurement (ACSP™) is certified, through independent assessment and accreditation, by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) PAS Standard. The accredited certificate reinforces our commitment to assuring the highest recognised Quality Standards in delivering and assessing Programmes internationally.

The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) is the union of 48 National and Regional Purchasing Associations worldwide. Within this circle, about 250,000 Purchasing Professionals can be reached. IFPSM facilitates the development and distribution of knowledge to elevate and advance the procurement profession, thus favorably impacting the standard of living of citizens worldwide through improved business practices. The term procurement is taken to embrace purchasing, materials management, logistics, supply chain management and strategic sourcing. Read more on: www.ifpsm.org

The following Procurement and Supply Chain programs offered by Innoverto Training are certified by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM).

This is an unique achievement with BMTG (UK) Ltd being the only organisation in the world, to have achieved this success, with five programs being accredited.

CPD standards Accreditation

Accredited by the prestigious CPD Standards Office.

CDP=Accedited Any delegate who attends this Accredited course may be issued with a CPD Certificate of Attendance* upon request, which they can use within their formal CPD record for a professional body, institute, or employer. The CPD Standards Office accreditation services works in partnership with the Training Journal and the CPD Institute supporting all forms of professional development and CPD schemes globally and has an increasingly international reputation as the strongest currency in professional development. CPD extends across the globe and is undertaken in most countries. The CPD Certificate of Attendance is issued in soft copy only and contains the applicable CPD credits for each course.

British Council Certificate Validation

ft-british-council The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide and has offices in more than 100 countries and territories and are active in many more. The British Council provides access to the UK’s assets (language, arts, education and society), especially in big and emerging markets, as well as opportunities for millions of people to engage in global dialogue.

For information on The British Council in your country please refer to: www.britishcouncil.org

The British Council in your country can validate the authenticity of your certificate to confirm that the issuing institution is an accredited one in the UK. This gives you, as a successful BMTG delegate, the added security that your qualification is accredited not only by Qualifi, under the UK Regulatory Framework, but also validated by a prestigious representative body like The British Council.

If you would like to have your certificate validated by the British Council, please let us know by emailing training@innoverto.com/staging and include details of your course (eg dates, location, qualification and certificate number) and we will advise you of the process.

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