Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

What you'll learn

LO1 Understand and apply the concept of commercial global strategy in organisations

LO2 Understand and apply tools and techniques to address the challenges of global supply chains

LO3 Understand strategy formulation and implementation

LO4 Understand financial aspects that affect procurement and supply

Requirements

You will need to have achieved the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Description

Who is it for?For those who are successful in completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply; this represents the final level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.What will I learn?Building on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, L6M2 Global Commercial Strategy will help you to be able to demonstrate strategic knowledge and leadership skills and find solutions to complex problems. It is designed to develop transferable workplace skills such as excellent communication and the ability to work in and lead a team. Employers have identified that the ability to think strategically and lead and influence policy and thinking are essential for progression.You will gain an understanding of different perspectives and theories and will be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.Entry requirementsYou will need to have achieved CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and SupplyModule purposeOn completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the concept of commercial global strategy and assess the challenges and main elements associated with the formulation and implementation of a commercial strategy and understand the impact of finance on strategic decision making.Module aim(s)The global agenda is becoming more and more prevalent in organisational success. As organisations increase overseas development, investment and sourcing, business leaders are to formulate and implement global commercial strategies. This module is designed for professional procurement and supply chain leaders and takes as its focus the development; configuration and implementation of global commercial strategy to enable such leaders to help organisations achieve competitive advantage.

Overview

Section 1: Vidoes

Lecture 1 LO1 Understand and apply the concept of commercial global strategy in organ

Lecture 2 LO2 Understand and apply tools and techniques to address the challenges of globa

Lecture 3 LO3 Understand strategy formulation and implementation

Lecture 4 LO4 Understand financial aspects that affect procurement and supply

Section 2: Assignments

Section 3: Recommended Reading

Lecture 5 LO 1.1 Evaluate characteristics of global strategic decisions in organisations

Lecture 6 LO 2.1 Assess methods to analyse the global supply chain

Lecture 7 LO 2.2 Evaluate the regulatory influences on the global supply chain

Lecture 8 LO 3.1 Evaluate how corporate and business strategic decisions impact on supply

Lecture 9 LO 3.2 Evaluate How Organisational Strategy Can Be Implemented in Supply Chains

Lecture 10 LO 3.3 Analyse the Relationship Between Strategy and Corporate, Business, and Fu

Lecture 11 LO 3.4 Analyse the Management of Resources to Support the Development and Implem

Lecture 12 LO 4.1 Assess how costs and finance can impact on supply chains

Lecture 13 LO 4.2 Evaluate methods for managing the volatility of currencies in supply

Lecture 14 LO 4.3 Analyse methods for managing the volatility of commodities in supply chai

Those who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role.,Those who are working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional,Those who want to build on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.,Individuals who are working at or aspiring to the Professional level of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply,For experienced members of the profession who are expected to lead procurement teams within an organisation