Certification Programs
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
CIVM Certified International Vendor Management Professional
Course Details
CIVM
Certified International Vendor Management Professional
Course Methodology
The Certified International Vendor Management course uses a mix of presentations, questionnaires, case studies and group discussions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Select vendor/supplier as per organizational requirement
- Evaluate vendor/supplier performance as per organizational requirement
- Identify areas of improvement while engaging with suppliers throughout their lifecycle
- Reduce different types of risks associated with vendor management
- Control supply chain costs and maintain inventory levels
- Support procurement requirements by implementing vendor integration techniques
Target Audience
CIVM is designed for supply chain professionals across different functions – Logistics, Procurement, Transportation, Planning, Warehousing and Inventory Management.
Target Competencies
Vendor selection
Supplier quality management
Negotiations and cost analysis
Supplier strategy
Improve vendor relations
Risk mitigation
CIVM
Certified International Vendor Management Professional
Introduction
Introduction to Vendor Management
Module 1
- What is Vendor Management?
- Benefits of Vendor Management
- Challenges of Vendor Management
- Vendor Lifecycle Management
- Phases of Vendor Lifecycle Management
- Pillars of Effective Vendor Management
Module 2
- Selection of Vendors
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Onboarding
- Monitoring Vendor Performance
- Managing Risks
Module 3
- Effective Vendor Management Strategies
- Vendor Contract Management Process
- Evaluation of Bid Proposals
- Vendor Agreements
- Creating Effective SOWs
- Contract Risk Types
Module 4
- Managing Vendor Relationships
- Changing Controls Systems
- Escalation Management
- Effective ways to Negotiate with Vendors
- Dispute Resolution
Module 5
- Vendor Metrics
- Understanding Responsibility Assignment Matrix
- Vendor Scorecard
- Vendor Performance
- Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
- Improve Vendor Management Process
Module 6
- Vendor Risks
- Risk Mitigation
Association / Affiliation
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) offers globally recognized certifications that set the golden standard in the purchasing and supply chain industry. With over 20,000 firms preferring IPSCMI-certified professionals, these programs provide the expertise and credibility needed to excel in procurement and supply chain roles worldwide.
Blue Ocean Academy has an exclusive tie-up with the US-based International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) to offer logistics & supply chain professional courses in UAE and other GCC countries.
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