Introduction:

This training program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

Certified Advanced Procurement Specialist CAPS represents a professional credential that confirms advanced capability in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and procurement performance. It signals that you professionals can structure procurement decisions using data and risk insights rather than intuition. Organizations rely on CAPS professionals to improve cost discipline, manage supplier value, and support competitiveness through procurement excellence. This training program equips participants with advanced procurement models and tools to manage complex supply chains and optimize procurement processes in a global context.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore advanced procurement structures that drive business value.

• Evaluate supplier markets, risk exposure, and cost intelligence.

• Determine negotiation positions that protect financial outcomes.

• Analyze global procurement governance and operational performance.

• Prepare for the CAPS certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• Senior procurement and sourcing specialists.

• Purchasing and contract managers.

• Supply chain professionals responsible for continuity and cost efficiency.

• Vendor management and strategic sourcing staff.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Advanced Procurement Strategies:

• Strategic sourcing structures linked to business priorities.

• Category management portfolios and spend segmentation.

• Supplier relationship governance and value delivery mechanisms.

• Total cost of ownership evaluation and cost driver mapping.

• Market intelligence models supporting sourcing decisions.

Unit 2:

Negotiation and Contract Management:

• Strategic negotiation frameworks based on value and leverage.

• Contract lifecycle structures that protect performance.

• Legal conditions influencing rights, obligations, and remedies.

• International supplier dynamics and pricing integrity.

• Institutional techniques that reduce conflict exposure.

Unit 3:

Risk Management in Procurement:

• Risk typologies across supply continuity, finance, and compliance.

• Protection structures for disruptions, shortages, and volatility.

• Ethical and legal exposure in supplier selections.

• Cyber and data security considerations in digital procurement.

• Systematic monitoring to reduce risk accumulation.

Unit 4:

Global Supply Chain Management:

• Global sourcing patterns and logistics dependencies.

• Cross border regulatory constraints and opportunity spaces.

• Structures that optimize inventory, flow, and fulfillment.

• Performance indicators linking supply networks with strategy.

• Global procurement challenges driven by geopolitical shifts.

Unit 5:

CAPS Exam Preparation:

Structural overview of the exam framework.
Reviewing key topics and concepts covered in the exam.
Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
Resources and materials for further study.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.