Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting. 8 modules covering ISO 9001 (quality management systems), UNE-EN 10204 (inspection documents for metallic products) and SAP MM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the supply chain of a naval project.
Manage the procurement process from requisition to order.
Qualify suppliers using technical criteria and audits.
Control supplier quality with inspection and test plans.
Plan expediting and factory inspections.
Organise logistics and material receipt at the shipyard.
Manage supply contracts and their risks.
Who it's for
- Naval procurement manager looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Supplier quality engineer looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Expediting inspector looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Supply chain manager looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Shipyard logistics manager looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Supply contracts manager looking to specialise in Procurement, Supplier QA and Expediting.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- UNE-EN 10204 (inspection documents for metallic products)
- ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems)
- ISO 3834 (quality requirements for fusion welding)
- ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement)
- Incoterms 2020
- ISO 31000 (risk management)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Particularities of naval procurement1.2Long-lead-time equipment1.3Classification of materials and equipment1.4Class requirements and certification1.5Requirements planning1.6Integration with engineering and production1.7Procurement in offshore projects1.8Supply chain risks1.9Domestic and international suppliers1.10Case study: critical equipment list for a vessel
2.1Technical requisitions2.2Specifications and datasheets2.3Request for quotation (RFQ)2.4Technical and commercial evaluation2.5Bid comparison table2.6Negotiation of terms2.7Incoterms 20202.8Purchase orders and general conditions2.9Framework order management2.10Workshop: evaluation of bids for a generator set
3.1Qualification criteria3.2Supplier audits3.3Capacity and solvency assessment3.4ISO 9001 quality systems3.5Type approvals from classification societies3.6Country risk and sanctions3.7Sustainability and due diligence3.8Supplier classification and segmentation3.9Periodic performance evaluation3.10Practice: qualification questionnaire
4.1Inspection and test plan ITP4.2Hold and witness points4.3Quality documentation MDR4.4Material certificates EN 102044.5Factory acceptance tests4.6Class and owner's inspectors4.7Non-conformities and corrective actions4.8Welding and NDT quality4.9Equipment release4.10Laboratory: review of a quality dossier
5.1Expeditor functions5.2Expediting levels by criticality5.3Tracking manufacturing milestones5.4Workshop visits and reports5.5Drawings and supplier documentation5.6Early detection of delays5.7Recovery plans5.8Communication with engineering5.9Tracking tools5.10Case study: expediting report for a propeller
6.1Packaging and equipment preservation6.2Sea and special transport6.3Customs management6.4Receipt and inspection at the shipyard6.5Storage and preservation6.6Material traceability6.7Surplus management6.8Logistics in offshore projects6.9Transport insurance6.10Workshop: logistics plan for heavy equipment
7.1Warranty and penalty clauses7.2Advance payment bank guarantees7.3Claims management with suppliers7.4Force majeure and suspensions7.5Currency and price risks7.6Single supplier and alternatives7.7Procurement KPIs7.8Digitalisation and supplier portals7.9Ethics and compliance in procurement7.10Practice: supply risk matrix
8.1Selection of the supply package8.2Specification and requisition8.3Tender process8.4Supplier qualification8.5Inspection and test plan8.6Expediting plan8.7Logistics and receipt plan8.8Indicators and control8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP MM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for supplier audits, factory acceptance tests (FAT) and material receipt control. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the supply chain of a naval project.
Manage the procurement process from requisition to order.
Qualify suppliers using technical criteria and audits.
Control supplier quality with inspection and test plans.
Plan expediting and factory inspections.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme is 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is done with SAP MM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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