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CIVMP
Certified International Vendor Management Professional
Supply Chain
Executive level
30 Hours
6 Modules
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CIVMP
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Ideal for professionals across logistics, procurement, transportation, planning, and warehousing, CIVM is a globally recognized credential trusted by over 20,000 firms worldwide. Whether you are advancing into a senior procurement role or formalizing your vendor management expertise, this certification equips you with the tools to strengthen supplier relationships, reduce supply chain risk, and deliver measurable organizational value.
What You Will Learn
- Select vendors and suppliers aligned with organizational requirements and strategic objectives
- Evaluate vendor and supplier performance against defined KPIs and organizational standards
- Identify improvement opportunities throughout the full vendor lifecycle
- Reduce supply chain and procurement risks through structured risk management approaches
- Control supply chain costs and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Implement vendor integration techniques to support procurement requirements
- Manage contracts, evaluate bid proposals, and create effective Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Apply negotiation strategies and resolve vendor disputes effectively
What you take away
Skills You'll Build
Vendor selection and evaluation
Supplier quality management
Contract negotiation and management
Vendor performance monitoring and scorecarding
Core Topics
Who Is This Course For?
Procurement and purchasing professionals managing supplier relationships
Manage suppliers for performance, value and lower risk
Logistics and transportation coordinators working with external vendors
Coordinate logistics vendors against clear service standards
Warehouse and inventory management professionals
Manage storage and inventory service providers effectively
Supply chain planners involved in vendor selection and performance tracking
Select vendors and track performance with objective scorecards
Contract and sourcing managers responsible for vendor agreements and negotiations
Negotiate vendor agreements that protect value and service
Operations professionals seeking to formalize vendor management expertise
Formalize your vendor management expertise with an international credential
What's Included?
Live sessions with practitioner trainers- Digital study resources and templates
- Knowledge checks and practice assessments
- The fee includes course, examination and certification fees
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Certification terms and policies apply
Course Outline
- From Purchasing to a Managed Discipline
- The Value of Vendor Management to the Enterprise
- The Vendor Management Office Operating Model
- Discipline in Practice: Maturity and Governance
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