Intermediate

Certificate in Purchasing & Supply

About This Course

Master professional procurement and supply chain management for organizational efficiency. Learn strategic sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Understand purchase order processing, inventory control systems, just-in-time delivery, and warehouse management. Master logistics coordination, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization. Learn procurement ethics, tender processes, compliance requirements, and risk management. Understand cost analysis, value for money principles, and purchase budgeting. Explore e-procurement systems, supply chain software, and procurement best practices. Perfect for purchasing officers, supply chain coordinators, inventory managers, or business owners managing procurement. Reduce costs while maintaining quality and reliability.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Purchasing and Supply in Zambia

Lesson 1.1: What Purchasing & Supply Means for Organisations (Preview)

Lesson 1.2: The Zambian Procurement Environment

Lesson 1.3: Roles and Ethics of a Purchasing Officer

Module 1 Quiz: Introduction to Purchasing and Supply

Module 2: Sourcing and Selecting Suppliers in Zambia

Lesson 2.1: Identifying Local and International Suppliers

Lesson 2.2: Evaluating and Comparing Supplier Quotations

Lesson 2.3: Building Long-Term Supplier Relationships

Module 2 Quiz: Sourcing and Selecting Suppliers

Module 3: Procurement Documents and Ordering

Lesson 3.1: Purchase Requisitions and Specifications

Lesson 3.2: Purchase Orders and Contracts

Lesson 3.3: Payments, Mobile Money and Record Keeping

Module 3 Quiz: Procurement Documents and Ordering

Module 4: Receiving, Inspection and Inventory Control

Lesson 4.1: Goods Receipt, Inspection and Returns

Lesson 4.2: Stores and Inventory Management

Lesson 4.3: Distribution to Farms, Schools and Clinics

Module 4 Quiz: Receiving, Inspection and Inventory Control

Module 5: Logistics, Cost Control and Procurement Reporting

Lesson 5.1: Transport, Ports and Cross-Border Buying

Lesson 5.2: Managing Currency and Cost Risks

Lesson 5.3: Writing Procurement Reports and Continuous Improvement

Module 5 Quiz: Logistics, Cost Control and Reporting

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ZMW 2,500.00

Instructor Michael Siame

Duration 8 weeks

Students 0

Language English