Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

The Certified International Sourcing Manager (CISM) is a professional credential that affirms institutional knowledge in cross-border procurement, supplier governance, and compliance alignment. It reflects global sourcing competence in managing strategic supplier structures, regulatory obligations, and organizational sourcing models. This training program introduces frameworks for sourcing evaluation, supplier coordination, and trade compliance. It also covers institutional methods for performance monitoring, risk structuring, and procurement governance across international supply chains.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify strategic sourcing frameworks and institutional procurement models in international contexts.
Analyze structured criteria for supplier selection, performance measurement, and relationship governance.
Explore legal and compliance structures governing international sourcing, trade, and contract protocols.
Evaluate risk classification models, mitigation structures, and sourcing continuity systems.
Prepare for the certification exam.

Target Audience:

Procurement Managers.
Sourcing Specialists.
Supply Chain Managers.
Category Managers.
Trade Compliance Officers.
Operations Managers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of International Sourcing:

Core definitions and strategic frameworks for global sourcing.
Institutional benefits and structural limitations in international markets.
Differentiation between sourcing strategies and purchasing functions.
Cost analysis models, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
The role of procurement technologies and digital sourcing platforms.

Unit 2:

Supplier Evaluation and Relationship Management:

Parameters for supplier identification, qualification, and institutional fit.
Models for supplier scorecards and performance assessment systems.
Structures for negotiation planning and contractual alignment.
Governance strategies for long-term supplier relationships.
Cross-cultural dimensions and communication in global sourcing environments.

Unit 3:

Legal, Compliance, and Ethical Aspects:

Legal frameworks regulating international procurement activities.
Oversight on the nstitutional application of Incoterms and import/export documentation.
Ethical sourcing codes and sustainability criteria in global supply chains.
Compliance structures against corruption and procurement misconduct.
Cross-border contract governance and dispute resolution protocols.

Unit 4:

Risk Management and Global Sourcing Strategy:

Typologies of risk in international sourcing environments.
Strategic models for risk identification and mitigation.
Supplier diversification, dual sourcing, and nearshoring analysis process.
Institutional models for supply chain visibility and disruption response.
Strategic sourcing alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.

Unit 5:

Exam Preparation and Certification Readiness:

Structural overview of the CISM exam framework.
Reviewing key topics and concepts covered in the exam.
Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
Resources and materials for further study.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.