ASCM Western Canada

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Supply Chain Procurement Certificate - Instructor Guided (October 10th to 31st) Saturdays

October 10, 2026
9:00 AM PDT - 11:00 AM PDT
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Supply Chain Procurement Certificate (Instructor Guided) | October 10th to 31st | 4 Sessions of 2 hours over 4 weeks on Saturdays

The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills. The program provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, and more. You’ll be better equipped to:

Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
Establish effective procurement policies
Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing

How it works

The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.

This course will deliver 8 hours of instructor guided sessions (4 sessions of 2 hours) designed to guide the student through the course content with additional materials group activities, and interactive practice questions.

After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature.

Course Outline with Instructor Guided Component

Your Facilitator - Jitin Sethi, CSCP

Jitin has over 16 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, specializing in procuring and sourcing a diverse range of products, services, and turnkey contracts for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects, as well as in a manufacturing environment.

Jitin is a recognized instructor with ASCM Western Canada, holds a Certified Supply Chain Professional designation, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and a postgraduate diploma in materials management. Jitin is also an active member of the ASCM Western Canada chapter.

Currently, Jitin serves as a Procurement Specialist for Engineering Services with AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., where he provides procurement expertise to one of the BC crown corporations. In his previous roles, he developed standard operating procedures and conducted internal audits.

Recently, Jitin has been delivering guest lectures and sharing his experiences with university students, demonstrating his strong passion for sustainable procurement.

Jitin Sethi, CSCP | LinkedIn

Tickets

$750.00 ASCM Member Ticket

$900.00 Non-Member Ticket