Certification Programs / Retail
CIPM
Certified International Procurement Manager
Course Methodology
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Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities in procurement
- Make strategic procurement financial decisions
- Apply effective negotiation techniques with suppliers
- Assess the performance of other junior procurement officials
- Drive the best and most sustainable procurement strategies
- Maintain procurement documents and records of the organization
Target Audience
N/A
Target Competencies
Assessing supplier
Negotiation skills
Procurement KPIs
Supplier relationship management
Risk management in procurement
Awareness of international payment methods
CIPM
Certified International Procurement Manager
Introduction
CIPM – Certified International Procurement Manager

Module 1
- World class purchasing
- The status of Purchasing & Supply Management (PSM)
- Creating strategic plans and tactics
- Planning procurement strategies & objectives
Module 2
- What is Logistics
- Materials & Distribution Management
- Reverse logistics
- Understanding supply chain management
- Value Chain Analysis
- Supply Chain & Purchasing
Module 3
- What is Price
- Buyers role in managing purchase prices
- Formulating financial strategies
- Supplier Pricing Decisions
- Price & Cost Analysis
- Standardizing Purchased Materials
Module 4
- Ocean Shipping Terminologies
- Freight Agents
- Methods of Payments (L/C)
- Incoterms 2020
Module 5
- Purchasing Performance Evaluation
- Purchasing Audit Approach
- Benchmarking & Rating
- Purchasing Ethics
- Ethics issues relating to suppliers
- Purchasing & Prevention of Fraud
Module 6
- What is Risk
- Procurement challenges
- Common types of procurement risks
- Dual challenges of Risk Management
- External & Internal Risk Factors
- Currency Risk Management
- Steps to Risk Mitigation
Module 7
- What is a Contract
- Essentials of contract
- Managing contract compliance
- Maintaining procurement documents and records
Online/Offline Program
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25 June 2025
Offline
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09 July 2025
Online
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16 July 2025
Offline
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17 July 2025
Online
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19 July 2025
Online
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21 July 2025
Online
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25 July 2025
Online
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25 July 2025
Online
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13 August 2025
Offline
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21 August 2025
Online
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22 August 2025
Online
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13 September 2025
Online
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19 September 2025
Online
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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Welcome to the
WASEL ABDUALLH
Supply Chain Manager, Global Logistics Inc.
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