Supplier Relationship Management Certificate (SRM) - Instructor Guided (September 5th to 26th) Saturdays
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Certificate (Instructor Guided) | September 5th to 26th | 4 Sessions of 2 hours over 4 weeks on Saturdays
What is the Supplier Relationship Management Certificate?
Drive innovation, improve quality and increase efficiency with our new Supplier Relationship Management Certificate program! This premier continuing education certificate will give you the knowledge and best practices to transform your supplier relationships into competitive advantages.
The program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, tools, and trends related to supplier relationship management. You’ll be better equipped to:
- Identify, evaluate and deepen supplier and vendor relationships
- Negotiate supplier contracts and agreements
- Evaluate and monitor the benefits and risks associated with suppliers
- Enhance organizational efficiency and drive value across your supply chain
What's in the course?
Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management
Discover the different types of supplier relationships, contracts and agreements, challenges associated with supplier relationship management.
Supplier Selection and Evaluation
Understand the importance behind strategic supplier selections and how to use criteria ranking methodology to identify supplier capabilities.
Supplier Development
Examine the various roles and responsibilities for supplier relationship management, types of financial assistance, and how supplier collaboration can lead to innovation for your organization.
Supplier Performance Management
Understand the industry standards and best practices for monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and communicating performance expectations and how to assess and evaluate supplier performance to ensure expectations are being met.
Supplier Risk Management
Learn how to identify and assess the risks associated with different suppliers and the strategies and practices for monitoring, managing, and mitigating supplier risks.
Supplier Relationship Management Best Practices
Determine how to manage supplier relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and performance monitoring and discover how to leverage technology to streamline SRM processes.
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 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
- Module 1: Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Module 2: Supplier Selection and Evaluation
- Module 3: Supplier Development
- Module 4: Supplier Performance Management
- Module 5: Supplier Risk Management
- Module 6: Supplier Relationship Management Best Practices
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 WC Member Ticket
$900.00 Non-Member Ticket
$100.00 Instructor-Led Portion Only (you already have purchased software license from ASCM)
$150.00 Instructor-Led Portion Only (you already have purchased software license from ASCM)
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