Certified Digital Procurement Manager English and online – procure.ch

Certified Digital Procurement Manager English and online

with procure.ch certificate

This course is part of the TWIN-PRO Accelerator Programme

Industry 4.0 brings with it a concentrated load of changes that naturally also have an impact on purchasing. The six-day course imparts practical knowledge and skills for a professional analysis and (further) development of purchasing - towards Purchasing 4.0.

Training objective

Industry 4.0 is changing the world of work in companies due to the new digitalisation thrust. All functional areas along the value chain will have to reposition themselves. Purchasing is required to make a contribution to the digital transformation of the company and to move in the direction of Purchasing 4.0. As a participant, you will be enabled to take on this task and to develop initial solutions for your company.

Target group

CPO, COO; purchasing managers, purchasing executives and strategic buyers; executives from the areas of digitalisation, business innovation, business development and corporate strategy; chief digital officers.

TWIN-PRO Accelerator Programme

The course "Certified Digital Procurement Manager" is part of the TWIN-PRO Accelerator Programme. The TWIN-PRO Accelerator is a multi-stage, exclusive intensive programme that provides you with the necessary "fuel" for your digital and sustainable procurement goals. It serves as a kind of catalyst for the development and implementation of innovative digital and sustainable solutions in your purchasing.

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The speakers

Carsten Vollrath
Carsten Vollrath

CEO, SWISS IPG PARTNERS GROUP AG

Prof. Dr. Herbert Ruile

Logistikum Schweiz GmbH

Online class 2024

Start

16 April 2024

End

29 May 2024

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Course modules
Duration of lessons
Course costs
Certificate exam
Methodology and benefits
Course modules

Module 1: Industry 4.0 – Purchasing in the context of digital business models (thinking in business models)

Module 2: Value creation management – Establishing network and cooperation management

Module 3: Process & data management – Increasing efficiency through digital process management and business intelligence

Module 4: Purchasing as a growth driver – Technology and innovation management with suppliers

Module 5: Quality management – Integrating risk management and early warning systems

Module 6: Purchasing as a strategic cycle manager – Increasing sustainability in the product life cycle

Duration of lessons

Duration

12 days

Location

online

Lesson times

16.00 until 19.45

Course costs
 

Members

Non-members

Course

CHF 4'500.–

CHF 5'250.–

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Our services inclusive

  • Tailor-made training material (digital)
  • Personal course guidance
Certificate exam

In order to obtain the certificate, the participants work on a practical assignment. This includes the development of a project proposal/roadmap with the title "Analysis and further steps regarding the development/further development of the supply chain in the direction of purchasing 4.0". The oral examination consists of a presentation of the practical work and a subsequent technical discussion.

Costs: CHF 600

Methodology and benefits
  • A company example for a digital transformation shows all challenges and tasks for a purchasing 4.0 as well as connections between the individual training topics.
  • The presentation of practical examples and accompanying video material convey the training material in a lively and vivid way.
  • Participants learn how to use concrete tools to find solutions in everyday digital purchasing. This ensures a high level of practical relevance and benefit.
  • The team approach enhances individual creativity and promotes innovative, convincing solution finding.
  • The "gamification" training approach familiarises participants with the new possibilities and solutions of digitalisation in a quasi-playful way. This also promotes the idea of competition and encourages innovative and convincing team solutions.
  • The individual "use case" as part of the final acceptance and awarding of the certificate creates a high level of practical relevance to the respective individual company and purchasing environment and forms an ideal platform for own purchasing 4.0 projects.

Particular
Participants will receive the course materials exclusively in electronic form. Please bring your laptop or tablet to class.

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