Supply Chain Management and International Purchasing Specialization

PGE specializations: for one full year, you develop your knowledge in the field of expertise of your choice.

La spécialisation en détails

In a Nutshell

  • Entry requirement

    Upon selection

  • Degree awarded

    Master's degree

  • Language

    French and English

  • Format

    Co-op / Full time

  • Duration

    1 year

Overview

In a rapidly changing context, supply chain is not only at the heart of a business's strategy but also at the very source of its operational performance. Becoming aware of the entire chain, from customer to supplier, is nowadays essential to developing a real competitive advantage. Buyers are perceived as real internal and external facilitators who develop a proactive approach to include new suppliers and keep them in the long term.

Objectives of the Specialization

  • Develop your leadership as a member of the supply chain or purchasing profession.
  • Gain a holistic view of the supply chain ecosystem.
  • Acquire the tools to develop complex supply networks to create value throughout the chain.
  • Understand the buyer's business and take a proactive approach.

Strengths of the Specialization

Strong connections with the professional world thanks to the School's membership in professional associations such as ASLOG and CNA (the French National Purchasing Council)

The possibility of earning certifications recognized and acclaimed by companies such as the ASLOG and CPIM certifications (formerly Apics and Basics)

Co-operative education to acquire real professional experience

Overview

Hard Skills

Designing and implementing supply chain strategies

Establishing stock management forecasts

Mastering the techniques of analysis, evaluation, and logistics audits

Proposing concrete and cross-functional supply chain solutions

Defining specifications and setting up a call for tenders

Developing strategic suppliers

Negotiating in difficult situations

Soft Skills

Leadership

Collaboration and teamwork

Risk management

Crisis management

Verbal communication

Emotional intelligence

Adaptation and flexibility

Negotiation

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EM Strasbourg Business School, 61 avenue de la forêt-noire
EM Strasbourg Business School, 61 avenue de la forêt-noire

Contact

Marine GREGOIRE

Chargée de la promotion et du recrutement à l'international

international-admission@em-strasbourg.eu

Contact

Eléonore ZAUN

Chargée des concours et de la promotion nationale

concours@em-strasbourg.eu

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