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Certified International Sourcing Manager - CISM

August 6, 2026

Implement the best practices in international sourcing with an accredited certification from the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), USA.

The Certified International Sourcing Manager (CISM) is the program that helps professionals to improve the end to end sourcing operations in their organizations. It focusses on global trade and aims at transforming supply chain managers to “Supply Chain Masters”. It will throw light on the importance of strategic sourcing in supply chain management. The students will learn to build long-term relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing and control costs and manage the company's overall sourcing strategy for long-term success. The program is accredited by the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), one of the most esteemed certifying bodies in the world.

This course introduces you to the exciting area of procurement & supply chain sourcing. Part of a broader specialization on Supply Chain Management, you will master the supplier selection process and supplier segmentation. At the completion of this course you will have the tools and techniques to find the right vendors and maintain the right relationship with any one of your existing suppliers.

Course Outline:

Understanding SCM vs. Procurement & Purchasing vs. Sourcing

Let’s Talk Definitions
What is Sourcing
Types of Sourcing
From Tactical to Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Approach to Strategic Sourcing Strategies
The Steps to Strategic Sourcing
Kraljic Matrix

Supplier Management

Locating & Developing Sources of Supply
Determining Changing Market place factors
Applying Selection Criteria
Supplier Ratings

Global Procurement & Sourcing

Definitions
Implications of Forex
Types of Global Sources

Sourcing Best Practices

Developing & Implementing a Strategic Sourcing Strategy
Evolution of Category Management

Supply Chain Sourcing

Managing Productive Supplier Relationship
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing
Developing Continuous Improvement

IPSCMI, The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, is a prestigious professional institute offering purchasing and supply chain management certifications throughout the world in all modes of instruction. IPSCMI is a premier professional certification institute well-known in the United States and the world.

Blue Ocean Academy has an exclusive tie-up with The US-based International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) to offer Certified International Sourcing Manager courses in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Kenya and North Africa.