At JVTI:
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
The Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and strategic skills for managing the flow of goods, services, and information across organizations. In today’s global economy, efficient supply chain management plays a vital role in achieving competitive advantage and ensuring operational sustainability.
The course explores the complexities of procurement, logistics, and inventory management in both private and public sectors, emphasizing cost efficiency, ethical sourcing, and digital transformation. Students gain a strong foundation in procurement theory, operational research, financial management, and humanitarian logistics preparing them to make data-driven and ethical decisions in dynamic business environments.
Upon Successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
– Provide broad-based knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles and frameworks.
– Develop managerial skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating supply chain operations.
– Enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities in procurement and logistics.
– Promote ethical and professional conduct in sourcing, contracting, and supplier relations.
– Foster financial and operational insight in cost control, budgeting, and investment decision-making.
– Build research capacity to support evidence-based management and further postgraduate studies.
By the end of the Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, learners will be able to:
• Apply advanced principles of procurement and supply chain management across private, public, and humanitarian contexts
• Plan, implement, and evaluate supply chain operations for efficiency and sustainability
• Manage logistics, inventory, and supplier relationships effectively
• Make data-driven and ethical decisions in sourcing, contracting, and procurement
• Apply financial management and cost control strategies in supply chain operations
• Utilize technology and digital tools to enhance procurement and logistics processes
• Manage humanitarian and emergency supply chains with transparency, accountability, and resilience
Module 1: Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management
– Introduction to Purchasing
– Purchasing/Procurement Operations
– Buyer and Seller Relationships
– Managing Suppliers
– Storage and Warehouse Management
– Inventory Management / Supply and Demand Management
– Cost Management in Supply Chain
– Quality Management in Supply Chain
– Ethics and Professionalism in Supply Chain Management
– International Procurement / Global Sourcing / Outsourcing
– Public and Government Procurement
– IT Applications in Supply Chain – E-commerce, E-procurement, Barcoding
– Purchasing Strategy and Strategic Options
Module 2: Purchasing
– Role of the Purchasing Function
– Inventory Management
– Strategic Role in Material Management
– Product Management
– Assignment
Module 3: Operations Research
– Operations Research Overview
– Procurement
– Public Procurement
– Best Practices and Principles in Procurement
– Computers in Operations Management
Module 4: Investment Decisions
– Capital Budgeting (I & II)
– Cost of Capital
– Capital Markets
– Assignments
Module 5: Financial Management and Control in the NGO Sector
– Importance of Financial Management in NGOs
– Financial Planning and Organization
– Understanding Accounts and Financial Reports
– Safeguarding Assets
– Managing Audits
– Assignment
Module 6: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
– Logistics and Supply Chain Management
– Logistics and Distribution Management
– Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management
– International Logistics
– Assignment
Module 7: Humanitarian Logistics and Post-Disaster Supply Chains
– Improving Post-Disaster Humanitarian Logistics
– Humanitarian Relief and Broken Supply Chains
– Building Resilience in Community Recovery
– Disaster Resilience and Climate Change Preparedness
– Assessment
Module 8: Humanitarian Logistics
– Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
– Core Challenges and Contexts
– Humanitarian Logistics Frameworks
– Assignment
Module 9: Procurement and Supply Chain Management in Emergency Settings
– Logistics and Emergencies
– Assessing Logistical and Supply Needs
– Coordination and Communication
– Procurement and Receiving Supplies
– Record-Keeping, Control, and Monitoring
– Storage, Transport, and Distribution
– Managing Medical Supplies
– Transparency and Accountability
– Application of New Technologies in Emergency Logistics
– Assignment
This program is ideal for:
– Procurement and supply chain officers
– Logistics managers and warehouse supervisors
– NGO and humanitarian operations personnel
– Public sector procurement professionals
– Entrepreneurs involved in sourcing and distribution
– Graduates seeking advancement in supply chain management
Format: Self-Paced and Distance Learning
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 12 months
Level: Intermediate
Learners will be evaluated through:
. Assignments: 60%
. Research Project / Term Paper: 30%
. Final Examination: 10%
Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Certificate and Transcript by Jocy Visionary Training Institute.
USD: 1200
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Weekend & Public Holidays: Closed
Call: +254 707 431 490
Email: info@jocyvisionaryinstitute.com
Location: Flame Tree Building, 2nd floor, Uhuru street. Thika