What is an MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
The MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management trains students for strategic careers in purchasing, procurement and global logistics. It is RNCP level 7 certified by the French Ministry of Employment. The first year lays the foundations for managing purchasing and logistics flows, while the second year develops expertise in purchasing strategy, supply chain optimisation and digitalisation. This professionally-oriented programme prepares students for management positions through project-based teaching and in-company immersion.
Professional certification
Level 7 (EU) professional certification for Purchasing and Supply Chain Managers, NSF codes 311 and 312, awarded by INSEEC MSc, registered under number 38496 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management is to train professionals capable of designing, managing and optimising an organisation’s purchasing strategy and supply chain at national and international level.
On completion of this course, you will be able to :
- Defining purchasing and supply chain policy in line with the company’s strategy.
- Managing the different stages of the purchasing process.
- Managing supply chain processes.
- Managing the performance of the Purchasing and Supply Chain business.
The courses
The courses presented below are given as examples and may vary depending on the campus. The programme takes account of developments in the purchasing and supply chain sector.
The pace of courses may differ from campus to campus and depending on whether the course is being run under a work placement agreement (initial) or a professionalization/apprenticeship contract (continuing).
The work-study contract must be signed for a period of 12 months (MSc 2) or 24 months (MSc1 + MSc 2).
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
The first year of the MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management lays the foundations for purchasing and logistics management and develops the cross-disciplinary skills that are essential for strategic functions.
- Management information systems
- Budget management and dashboards
- Negotiations
- Professional tools and methods
- Business English
- Corporate strategy and business plan
1ʳᵉ year – Specialised courses
Specialised courses in the first year provide an introduction to purchasing processes, logistics flows and international trade, while developing a global vision of the value chain.
- First steps and algorythm
- Digitalising purchasing and the supply chain
- Geopolitics and business law
- Management of logistics service providers and suppliers
- International accounting and financial techniques
- International purchasing
- International trade
- Lean manufacturing and production flow management
- Foreign language
- Management of logistics and international projects
- Financial performance applied to the purchasing function
- Purchasing function processes and tools
- Supply chain management logistics
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
The second year of the MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management deepens strategic and operational expertise, integrating performance, CSR and digitalisation issues to prepare students for managerial responsibilities.
Purchasing and supply chain strategy
- Purchasing and logistics strategy and management
- Ethical and green purchasing SCM
- Purchasing strategies
- Professional tools and methods
- Purchasing and industrial marketing
Purchasing process
- Sector purchasing & business approach
- International business law
- Large-scale distribution and optimising the purchasing function
- International and advanced negotiation
- International purchasing
Managing supply chain processes
- Production and supply chain management
- Logistics and international trade
- Urban logistics
- Operations and global supply chain management
- Supply chain risk management
Purchasing and logistics performance
- Team and Talent Management
- Foreign Language
- Cost monitoring and reporting
- Supply chain digitalization and data
- Applied research dissertation
Assessment procedures
The two years of the programme alternate between time spent acquiring skills and time spent putting them into practice in the workplace, whether in initial or sandwich training.
Course validation
- Each year is validated by the award of 60 ECTS credits.
- Progression through the MSc programme is achieved by validating each year in turn, i.e. 120 ECTS credits acquired at the end of the two years of the programme.
- Certification is awarded by capitalising on all the skill blocks.
- Each skill in a block must be confirmed to obtain the block of skills (a mark of 10/20 or higher is required for each block).
- Partial validation of a block is not possible.
Conditions for obtaining certification
- Validation of four blocks of skills common to all courses.
- An in-company period of at least 132 days in the second year of the programme (MSc 2) for students on initial training.
Assessment procedures
Throughout the course, regular assessments are carried out to measure progress in the following areas:
- Continuous assessment and final exams in the form of face-to-face mid-term exams.
- Individual and/or group case studies.
- Individual and/or group oral presentations.
- Individual and/or group files.
- Work placements and company projects.
- Applied research dissertation on a purchasing or supply chain issue, with an individual defence in front of a mixed panel of professionals and lecturers (in the second year).
Is this diploma recognised by the State?
Yes, it is an official certification from the Ministry of Labour. Qualiopi guarantees the quality of INSEEC and its training courses.
- A demanding quality label appreciated by companies
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Professional experience
Internships
The MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management gives you the chance to gain practical experience in purchasing and logistics management, develop your operational expertise and build a strategic professional network.
INSEEC supports you
Personalized support in your search for a work-study program in purchasing or supply chain management, with dedicated services.
Job Dating
Monthly meetings with our partner companies in the purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing sectors to help you secure your work-study program.
Match’Up
Thousands of work-study and internship opportunities available in purchasing, supply chain, and international logistics.
Corporate and Alumni Relations Department
A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to facilitate your professional integration in the field of purchasing.
Coaching Workshop
Weekly group or individual workshops: CV, interviews, pitching, cover letters, stress management, professional conduct, LinkedIn, etc.
Networking
Monthly conferences and webinars with international trade professionals to develop your network and global expertise.
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What are the career opportunities after an MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
After completing INSEEC’s MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, you will have a wide range of opportunities in purchasing, logistics and consultancy, with prospects for rapid advancement to management positions.
Application
What are the entry requirements for the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to students who hold or are in the process of obtaining a Bac +3 diploma (university bachelor’s degree, professional bachelor’s degree, business school bachelor’s degree, BUT), i.e. 180 ECTS credits. The course lasts two years. Application via the online form.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree at Bac +4 level (Master 1, MSc 1, business school or engineering degree), i.e. 240 ECTS credits. The course lasts one year. Application via the online form.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year12 290€
- 2nd year 1 year13 990€
- MSc’s Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 850€
- 2nd year 1 year23 850€
- MSc’s degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year12 290€
- 2nd year 1 year13 990€
- MSc’s degree
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Is INSEEC’s MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management recognised by the State?
Yes, the Master of Science in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management delivers a level 7 RNCP qualification in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (number 38496), recognised by France Compétences and the French Ministry of Employment. This professional certification attests to the quality of the training provided and helps students enter the job market in the field of purchasing and logistics.
What soft skills are developed after an MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
The programme enables you to develop soft skills such as :
- negotiation ;
- leadership ;
- project management ;
- analytical skills ;
- the ability to adapt to international contexts;
- intercultural communication ;
- teamwork.
These soft skills are essential for a successful career in purchasing and the supply chain, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of the business.
Is it possible to do a sandwich course during the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management at INSEEC?
Yes, work-linked training is strongly encouraged and is at the heart of INSEEC’s teaching methods. Students can sign apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts with partner companies. Depending on the campus, there are several options: 3 days at the company / 2 days at the school, or 1 week at the school / 3 weeks at the company. Apprenticeships enable students to finance their studies and gain significant professional experience.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
INSEEC works with a network of 10,000 partner companies in all sectors:
- supermarket distribution ;
- automotive industry ;
- aeronautics ;
- agri-food ;
- logistics ;
- transport ;
- e-commerce ;
- public sector.
These companies regularly offer work-study and apprenticeship contracts to students and candidates of the Master of Science in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management.
What is the admission process for the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
Applicants must submit an online application including a CV, covering letter and transcripts. The teaching team then examines the application and invites candidates to a selection interview to assess their career plans and motivations.
What support services are available for students?
The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department assists students in their search for work-study placements and jobs through monthly job-dating sessions, individual and group coaching workshops and a job platform (Match’Up).
How long does the MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management at INSEEC last?
The duration varies according to the level of admission: two years for holders of a Bac +3 who apply in the first year, and one year for holders of a Bac +4 who enter the second year directly. Courses are taught in French, with modules in English to develop international expertise in purchasing.
How is digitalisation transforming the purchasing and supply chain professions?
The Master of Science in Purchasing incorporates major technological innovations: artificial intelligence for predictive analysis, blockchain for traceability, IoT for flow monitoring and process automation. These tools offer new career opportunities and are profoundly transforming the purchasing and supply chain function in large organisations.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, INSEEC has a network of 115,000 active graduates worldwide, including many professionals in purchasing, logistics and the supply chain. This network facilitates access to employment, offers mentoring opportunities and enables you to develop your professional network. A dedicated brochure presents the alumni services and networking events organised throughout the year to support your professional experience.
What languages are taught on the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management?
This MSc offers bilingual teaching, with 50% of courses in French and 50% in English. This approach prepares you to work in international professional environments where a command of English is essential for purchasing and the supply chain.
You will develop your technical vocabulary in both languages, a major advantage when negotiating with international suppliers or managing logistics flows on a global scale.
This bilingualism enhances your employability with French companies and multinational groups based in France.
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