The ISO 20400 Lead Manager training course helps develop the necessary abilities to support an organization in integrating the sustainable procurement guidelines of ISO 20400. It also provides information regarding the prioritization of sustainability issues and the planning and integration of sustainability within procurement processes and practices and throughout the supply chain by applying widely recognized sustainable procurement principles, procedures, and techniques.
After mastering the necessary concepts of sustainable procurement, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager” credential. By holding such a credential, you will be able to demonstrate that you possess the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead sustainable procurement projects based on best practices.
Who should attend?
Procurement directors, managers, officers
Procurement strategy consultants
Top management members who seek guidance on how sustainable considerations should be integrated at a strategic level
Individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and services
Individuals interested in sustainable development
Learning objectives
Understand the guidelines of sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20400 and other sustainability-related standards, such as ISO 26000 and ISO 14001
Learn how to interpret the ISO 20400 guidelines in the specific context of an organization
Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, integrate, manage, monitor, and review sustainable procurement practices
Acquire the competences necessary to advise an organization with regard to sustainable procurement based on best practices
Educational approach
This training course is based on theory and best practices used in sustainable procurement
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples
The participants are encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions, quizzes, and exercises
The structure of the exercise questions is similar to the certification exam questions
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.
