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Purchasing Agent/Buyer

10 Credit Certificate

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer Certificate is designed for learners entering the procurement field or those already working in the field that want to further develop their skills.

Learners will acquire the skills and tools necessary in selecting and evaluating suppliers, creating and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating prices to minimize costs and improve on time delivery while providing high levels of customer service. Equips the learner in improving efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of procurement and Supply Chain processes, managing inventory levels and utilizing ERP systems.

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer certificate fully ladders into NTC’s Supply Chain Management Associate Degree program.

Found in These Career Fields:

Business Management and Administration

Approximate Program Cost

$2,000
Tuition: $1895 , Books: $105

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Describe inventory control objectives to effectively manage organizational inventory levels
  • Evaluate relationship strategies and challenges that may occur during negotiations
  • Illustrate how lean concepts can be applied to supply chain processes
  • Apply legal and ethical standards pertaining to purchasing
  • Evaluate supplier performance and relationships
  • Determine pricing/cost implications of purchasing activities

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Associate Buyer
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Buyer Assistant
  • Purchasing Agent/Clerk

Courses

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer Certificate is a 10 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING OPERATIONS 3.00
DEMAND AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT 2.00
PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 3.00
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

Completing the Purchasing Agent/Buyer Certificate Earns You:

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