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What is the structure of the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing and what content is tested?
The Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing has a modular structure and is divided into a written and an oral part. A total of twelve examination topics are covered.
- Written parts of the exam
The written examinations take place over two days and cover the following subject areas:- Procurement logistics (90 min.)
- Supplier management (90 min.)
- Procurement strategies (60 min.)
- Procurement market research (90 min.)
- Price and cost structure analysis (90 min.)
- Project management (60 min.)
- Finance and accounting (60 min.)
- Oral parts of the exam
The oral examinations take place on a separate day and include practical topics from the following areas:- Supply Cham Management and Sustainability (45 min.)
- Contract law (30 min.)
- Economics (30 min.)
- Self-management and leadership (30 min.)
- Conversation and negotiation skills (45 min.)
The Federal Professional Examination imparts comprehensive skills in all relevant areas of purchasing - from strategic planning and legal security to successful teamwork. The modular structure enables targeted preparation and a practical examination situation.
What personal qualities should you have for further training as a purchasing specialist?
You should have the following personal qualities for further training as a purchasing specialist:
- Self-confidence and a confident demeanor
- Communication skills, negotiation skills
- Sociability, strong communication skills Diplomacy
- Analytical thinking and commercial skills
- Organized and efficient way of working
- Personal responsibility and assertiveness
- Ability to work in a team
- High customer and service orientation
- Good foreign language skills
Which further training course can be attended after the professional examination for purchasing specialists with a federal certificate?
Holders of the title "Purchasing Specialist with Federal Certificate of Competence" who are planning the next step in their career and aspire to a leading position in the purchasing industry can attend the course "Higher Professional Examination for Purchasing Managers with Federal Diploma".
What skills does the advanced training course for purchasing specialists with a federal certificate teach?
Graduates of the advanced training course for purchasing specialists with a federal certificate are able to carry out operational procurement processes derived from the procurement strategy. They have the necessary expertise to analyze and optimize internal process chains as well as the entire procurement process. They review risks and cost structures along the process chains and are able to develop and implement improvement measures. Regular supplier evaluations, independent negotiation with internal and external partners and methodical research of procurement markets round off the skills profile of procurement specialists.
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