ISO 20400 Lead Manager

Why should you attend?

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 are similar to the certification exam questions

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.