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Purchasing Management Certificate
Purchasing FAQsThe Boston University Certificate in Purchasing Management is designed for those seeking career advancement as a supply chain management professional. A minimum of one year of experience is desirable but not necessary. Today's purchasing professional needs updated skills in order to compete effectively in today's global competitive marketplace. All Boston University seminars can be taken individually to enhance your skill set, or as part of the complete certificate in purchasing management. Contact us today if you are looking to increase your knowledge of key tools for dealing with a broad range of people and functions, develop critical skills, or obtain the confidence needed to advance your career as a supply chain management professional.
(1) What types of organizations hire purchasing or supply chain management professionals? Every company that purchases goods, capital equipment, construction, or services would likely hire purchasing or supply chain management professionals. The types of companies that hire most of these professionals are manufacturing, governments, and service firms. Almost any business with more than 100 employees hires purchasing or supply chain management professionals. To learn more about how you can improve your career and prospects with a certificate in purchasing management, contact us today. (2) Should someone who is not a purchasing or supply chain management professional, but does have some responsibility for purchasing within the organization, get a certificate in purchasing management? No matter what your occupation, you will most likely be involved in the purchase of goods and services, sometimes as the direct purchaser or as a member of a team. The best part of getting certified as a supply chain management professional is that the skills you learn will benefit you no matter what your job. Additionally, you will also gain the ability to use these purchasing skills in your personal life. (3) Is it likely that companies will outsource purchasing? Many companies do outsource purchasing functions in certain segments of their business. These segments are generally referred to as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operating supplies). Some companies outsource service areas such as payroll, maintenance, and contractor purchases. Those companies, however, still need a supply chain management professional to negotiate and administer these outsourced purchasing contracts. Improve your value to your company with training as a purchasing/supply chain management professional. Contact Boston University today. (4) How can supply chain management professionals help an organization meet long-term organizational goals? As companies look for new product and service opportunities, they are turning to supply chain management professionals to source firms that can provide these product and services. Since in many companies the purchasing of goods and services runs from 30 to 70 percent of revenue, they look to the professional purchasing staff to reduce costs. This purchasing cost reduction enables the organization to maintain market share while at the same time maintain profit margins. (5) If I started on a certificate in purchasing management at another institution, can I carry over those classes toward my Boston University certificate? In most cases, yes you can transfer a purchasing certificate from another institution to Boston University. Please contact a Boston University training consultant to discuss your specific case . (6) Will Boston University's purchasing classes prepare me for the certified purchasing manager certification exam? Boston University's classes in purchasing give you practical, hands-on knowledge that you can apply immediately to your job as a supply chain management professional. These classes are designed specifically to be more than an Institute for Supply Management (ISM) certification preparation class, but they will give you a solid foundation toward the exam. Give yourself a competitive edge with professional training in the industry-critical field of purchasing. Contact us today. (7) What is CPM? CPM refers to the Certified Purchasing Manager certification, which is recognized by the industry and government as the most respected designation of a supply chain management professional. (8) What is ISM? ISM refers to the Institute for Supply Management. Founded in 1915, the ISM is the largest sup ply management association in the world, as well as one of the most respected. The ISM sets standards of excellence for supply chain management professionals. The ISM membership base includes more than 40,000 supply chain management professionals. Boston University training offers a certificate in purchasing management. The program can be custom-designed to fit your organization's business goals. To learn more about what it takes to earn a certificate in purchasing management, contact us today.
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