Operational Procurement and Commercial Negotiation
This course focuses on sharpening the day-to-day commercial judgement of buyers. It covers competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiation techniques, and the effective management of standard commercial contracts.
£320
Certified Operational Procurement Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Operational Procurement and Commercial Negotiation: the short answers
- What is Operational Procurement and Commercial Negotiation?
- This course focuses on sharpening the day-to-day commercial judgement of buyers. It covers competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiation techniques, and the effective management of standard commercial contracts.
- Who is Operational Procurement and Commercial Negotiation for?
- It is pitched at Intermediate level for Procurement Buyers working in business, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Operational Procurement and Commercial Negotiation take?
- Around 22 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Operational Procurement Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £320 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Execute competitive tender processes
- Negotiate favorable pricing and terms
- Apply standard commercial law principles
- Assess supplier value against cost
- Manage procurement compliance documentation
Written by Linda Wu, Lead Buyer Trainer. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Operational Procurement Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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