Purchasing Management Certificate

Each step in the development of an organization's products and/or services is controlled by supply management. Saint Joseph's online certificate in Purchasing is ideal for supply management professionals who are forward thinking and desire to be experts in all aspects of the profession.

The CPSM certification is a lasting achievement for Purchasing and Supply Professionals that want to control and guide their careers in the industry.

Institute for Supply Management

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the largest and most widely respected supply management institute in the world. Their membership base is composed of more than 40,000 supply management professionals spanning over 75 countries. ISM is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM).

By executing and extending its mission through education, research, standards of excellence, influence building and information dissemination — including the renowned monthly ISM Report On Business — ISM continues to extend the global impact of supply management.

After you complete your certification, Saint Joseph's also offers an advanced certificate:

Advanced Purchasing Certificate

The Advanced Purchasing Certificate at Saint Joseph's University Professional allows you to choose from three different concentrations, based on the type of industry in which you work. This individualized approach provides you with a more focused curriculum that you can directly apply in your current or desired industry.

Different Focus Areas Include:

Planning and Procurement

• Obtain the skills to execute any procurement activity
• Demonstrate the ability to manage a quality purchasing authority program
• Understand the role of the purchasing authority buyer
• Learn the basic rules of the procurement process

Logistics and Negotiation

• Acquire tools to efficiently and effectively plan, implement, and control the flow and storage of goods and services
• Improve your ability to communicate with suppliers and their representatives
• Learn and demonstrate effective negotiation techniques in complex situations

Finance and Legal

• Identify and create solutions to finance goods and/or products
• Understand available financing tools at each stage of the supply chain, from origin to destination
• Learn about insurance risk, purchasing law, and contract law

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

This module provides comprehensive coverage of the domestic and international perspectives on purchasing supply chain management fundamentals, including: forecasting and specification of needs, supplier sourcing and selection, cost/price analysis, financial analysis, E-commerce/technology management, negotiation strategies and tactics, contract formation and administration, supplier relationship management and performance evaluation, new product development, continuous improvement, logistics and social responsibility, including environmental, diversity and social justice.

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Administration

This module provides an introduction to the administration of the purchasing function in a supply chain management environment, including: organization and operation of the purchasing department, principles and procedures processes, budgeting, strategy and planning, personnel resource management, inter-departmental relationships, inventory management and disposal, personnel and departmental performance assessment and reporting, and leadership.