Purchasing Agent/Buyer
10 Credit CertificateProgram Description
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.
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Approximate Program Cost
$1,719
Tuition & Fees:
$1,609
Books & Supplies: $110
Books & Supplies: $110
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.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
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:
- 16% of the total credits in the Supply Chain Management Associate Degree (10 of 61 credits)
Admissions Process
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