RNCP qualification
RNCP – Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager
Summary
What is the RNCP Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager professional qualification?
Level 7 (EU) ” Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager ” professional qualification, NSF codes 311 and 312, awarded by INSEEC MSc (CEE-SO, CEE-RA, CEFAS, MBA Institute, CEE-OUEST), registered under number 38496 in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences on 21 December 2023, date of publication of the decisions.
Certification is awarded by capitalising on all the blocks of skills. Each skill in a block must be confirmed in order to obtain the block of skills. Partial validation of a block is not possible.
What is an RNCP qualification?
An RNCP qualification is a recognised professional certification registered in the Répertoire National, created and validated by the State, which attests to the skills required to practise a profession.
- Certification required by companies
Skills
Blocks of skills
In response to the needs of companies identified on the market, the training offered by INSEEC prepares students for the following skill sets:
- Defining a 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 activity
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Description of the methods for acquiring certification by capitalisation of blocks of skills and/or by correspondence
Certification is obtained by :
- Validation of four blocks of skills common to all courses (a mark of 10/20 or higher in each block of skills)
- Completion of a dissertation with a mark of 10/20 or higher
- A minimum of 132 days in a company during the second year of the course (MSc 2)
RNCP Requirements
What are the prerequisites
for this qualification?
The conditions for access to the certification scheme (excluding VAE) are :
- For entry into the1st year of the programme: level 6, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in the field of management sciences, commerce, purchasing, supply chain or logistics. Candidates must have a professional level of English.
- For entry into the2nd year of the programme: level 6, Master 1 or equivalent (240 ECTS) in the field of purchasing, logistics or supply chain. Candidates must have a professional level of English.
What are the assessment procedures?
Certification is assessed by means of simulations, real-life company cases and an applied research dissertation. The aim is to place the candidate in a professional situation in order to assess the degree to which they have acquired the skills and their ability to apply them.
Oral presentations will also enable candidates to demonstrate their ability to communicate and convince others of their strategic choices. Candidates will be placed in the position of Manager presenting their analysis, strategy, action plans or results to internal stakeholders (company management, team) or external stakeholders (suppliers, etc.).
Goals of the RNCP
What are the goals
of this title?
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager designs and steers the purchasing and supply chain strategy (purchasing, procurement, production, logistics) for the design and delivery of the company’s goods to the end customer. He also supervises stocks and warehouses.
Given the very nature of its business, CSR issues are an integral part of its purchasing strategy (choice of suppliers and products) and supply chain strategy (consideration of the impact of modes of transport, etc.).
Depending on the size and organisation of the company, and in a context where there is a trend towards hybridisation of certain professions, professionals may hold the position of Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, in the broad sense of steering all processes (purchasing, supply, production, logistics), or the positions of Purchasing Manager, Buyer (at the start of their career) or Supply Chain Manager.
In response to business needs
The “ Purchasing and Supply Chain Expert” must enable the company to become more efficient, more profitable and, ultimately, more competitive. Optimising lead times and controlling the supply chain will ensure the satisfaction of customers who are increasingly demanding in terms of monitoring and delivery times.
Holders of the certification should be able to use their skills to adapt to the new challenges facing the sector: managing economic and climate risks, relocation (reorganising the supply chain), integrating CSR elements into purchasing and logistics policies, digitalising the supply chain, etc.
Business
What jobs can you do with this RNCP qualification?
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the different occupations in which holders of the certificate can work:
Our training courses
Find out about all the courses linked to this RNCP qualification
MSc – Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
RNCP level 7 certified by the Ministry of Employment
Admission Bac+3/+4