Become a Purchasing Manager
Supply chain management and purchasing are critical in the business world and a key aspect of any organization’s success. This 100% online course will introduce you to the basics of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting issues to provide you with the skills you need for a successful career.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime!
Course Details
- How to prepare and manage a budget in an organization
- How to manage the supplier selecting process
- How to manage the contracting process
- How to evaluate price and costs
- Effective negotiation and communications skills
- Purchasing Management
- Essentials of Purchasing
- Budgeting Essentials
- Procurement Process
- Supplier Contracting
- Price and Cost Analysis
- Management Essentials
- Negotiation Strategies
- Persuasive Communication
- Legal Aspects of Contracts
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 7 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- The Essential Manager’s Handbook
Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
Katherine Squires Pang
Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.
$2,295
This course is 100% online.
| Course Hours | Duration | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 270 Course Hrs | 6 Months | Start anytime. |
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 526,000 purchasing related jobs, and the median annual wage for purchasing managers was $125,940 in May 2020.
Purchasing management is growing at a rate of 3% annually according to the BLS.
FAQs
WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT?
Supply chain management refers to the activities needed to manage the flow of a product, from purchasing raw materials to distributing to the end consumer, in the most economical way possible.
WHAT DO PURCHASING MANAGERS DO?
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or to resell. These professionals must consider many factors when purchasing such as budget, price, availability, demand, logistics, reliability of suppliers, and technical support.
WHY IS PURCHASING MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT?
Purchasing management is critical aspect of today’s vertically integrated business. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents. In addition, they must be able to accurately report on activity and forecast future events which is essential to any organization’s success.
I have to admit, I was not at all enthralled with the thought of taking an online class. I have surprised myself (and my supervisor) on how much I am enjoying it. Again, thank you!
C.M., Collin College