Learn Green Purchasing in San Diego, California

Organizational purchasing has evolved tremendously over the last decade shifting from an administrative function to a strategic role. Green Purchasing Fundamentals introduces foundational concepts that align with systems, policies, and procedures that support green purchasing practices and organization sustainability.

Students begin this 10 hour course upon registration and must complete the class within 6 weeks for successful completion.

This thirty-five hour module offers a professional development level course. This training teaches students methods in assessing, developing, and executing a company’s strategy for energy use, recycling, waster elimination, and transportation to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations. Students will learn how to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.

Upon completion of the final exam, students will earn the trademark certification as a Certified Sustainability Officer.

Students begin this 35 hour course upon registration and must complete the class within 6 months for successful completion.

Organizational purchasing has evolved tremendously over the last decade shifting from an administrative function to a strategic role. The changing dynamics of the global economy altered the skills of procurement professionals amplifying the importance of conditions such as quality, cost, and delivery. Now, the next step in professional evolution is upon us and the functions of on-time delivery and the lowest price are no longer sufficient. Organizational purchasing is in a strategic position to influence the sustainability and carbon footprint of an organization through multiple channels. What is world class purchasing departments doing to help their organizations become more sustainable? Green Purchasing Fundamentals introduces foundational concepts that align with systems, policies, and procedures that support green purchasing practices and organization sustainability.

Organizational purchasing has evolved tremendously over the last decade, shifting from an administrative function to a strategic role. The changing dynamics of the global economy altered the skills of procurement professionals amplifying the importance of conditions such as quality, cost, and delivery. Now, the next step in professional evolution is upon us and the functions of on-time delivery and the lowest price are no longer sufficient. Organizational purchasing is in a strategic position to influence the sustainability and carbon footprint of an organization through multiple channels. What are world class purchasing departments doing to help their organizations become more sustainable? Green Purchasing Fundamentals introduces foundational concepts that align with systems, policies, and procedures that support green purchasing practices and organization sustainability.

Course Length: 10 hours

Learning Objectives

Describe the buying process
Manage the supplier base and relationships including financial analysis of suppliers
Manage effective procurement decisions: price, cost, value
Negotiate with suppliers including terms of sale
Describe specialized purchasing instruments and contract methods
Review domestic and international regulations that govern buying and selling