<table class="altawail-two-col" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr><!-- Column 1 --></p> <td width="47%"><strong>What will I benefit?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Global Recognition: Earn a qualification from the world’s leading body for procurement, respected by organizations worldwide. </li> <li>Career Advancement: Gain professional credibility and the foundational knowledge required to move into higher-level procurement roles.</li> <li>Practical Skills: Develop immediately applicable skills in purchasing, supplier management, and cost efficiency. </li> <li>Professional Pathway: Start your journey toward MCIPS status (the industry gold standard).</li> <li>Financial Support: For Saudi nationals, this certification is recognized by the HRDF (Hadaf) for financial support regarding training and exam costs. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Course Objectives:</strong></p> <p>At the end of this course, the participants should be able to</p> <ul> <li>Identify the fundamental roles, systems, and procedures associated with procurement and supply.</li> <li>Understand the “Five Rights” of procurement (Price, Quality, Timing, Quantity, and Place). </li> <li>Explain the stages of the sourcing process and the administration of contracts.</li> <li>Define different types of business organizations and their primary operating functions.</li> <li>Understand the impact of market factors (supply and demand) and the importance of ethical procurement.</li> <li>Master the basics of inventory control, logistics, and quality management. </li> </ul> </td> <p><!-- GAP Column --></p> <td width="6%"></td> <p><!-- Column 2 --></p> <td width="47%"><strong>Target Audience</strong></p> <p>This qualification is designed for those at the start of their career or in support roles, including: </p> <ul> <li>Individuals new to procurement and supply chain management.</li> <li>Administrative and support staff working within a purchasing function.</li> <li>Employees with some procurement responsibilities who lack formal training.</li> <li>Professionals looking to transition into the supply chain industry.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Target Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding Procurement and Supply Fundamentals</li> <li>Awareness of the Sourcing Process</li> <li>Understanding Procurement Stakeholders</li> <li>Understanding Procurement Systems</li> <li>Ethical Procurement Awareness</li> <li>Basic Inventory and Logistics Knowledge</li> </ul> <p><strong>Course Methodology</strong></p> <ul> <li>Blended Learning: A combination of theoretical knowledge and practical technical skills application.</li> <li>Practical Focus: Use of real-world examples, case studies, and group discussions. </li> <li>Exam Preparation: Structured support including practice questions and explanations of key concepts.</li> <li>Assessment: Achievement is measured via CIPS-standardized exams (details on specific assessment methods are typically computer-based multiple-choice).</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

  <table class="altawail-two-col" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr><!-- Column 1 --> <td width="47%"> The qualification consists of five mandatory modules: <br><strong>Introducing Procurement and Supply</strong> <ul> <li>Understand the role of procurement and supply within organizations</li> <li>Understand the organizational impact of procurement and supply</li> <li>Know how products and services are received from suppliers and delivered to customers</li> <li>Awareness of the Sourcing Process</li> <li>Understand the need for the effective and efficient administration of purchases made with external suppliers</li> <li>Know the importance of ethics and responsible procurement in organizations and supply chains</li> </ul> <strong>Procurement and Supply Operations</strong> <ul> <li>Know the types of organizations and how they operate</li> <li>Know the components of contractual agreements</li> <li>Understand sources of information on suppliers and customers</li> <li>Understand pricing methods used for the purchasing of goods or services</li> </ul> </td> <!-- GAP Column --> <td width="6%"></td> <!-- Column 2 --> <td width="47%"><strong>Stakeholder Relationships</strong> <ul> <li>Know the stakeholders in procurement and supply</li> <li>Know the key market factors that impact on a procurement and supply function</li> <li>Understand the techniques associated with successful and effective communication in procurement and supply</li> <li>Know approaches for conflict resolution with stakeholders in procurement and supply</li> </ul> L2M4: Systems Technology <ul> <li>Understand the use of systems technology and databases and how they contribute to procurement and supply</li> <li>Know types of systems for supplier selection, ordering and payment</li> <li>Know why quality management is important in procurement and supply</li> </ul> L2M5: Inventory, Logistics and Expediting <ul> <li>Know the key elements of effective inventory control</li> <li>Understand the principles and processes associated with effective logistics control</li> <li>Know how effective expediting can be achieved in procurement and supply</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>