Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Develop strategic procurement and supply chain leadership capability to manage supplier performance, procurement strategy, upstream supply, supply chain resilience, and organisational transformation.
The Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management equips learners with essential knowledge and operational strategies for procurement and supply chain management at a leadership level. This 6-month part-time graduate diploma is designed for experienced professionals who want to strengthen strategic sourcing, supplier management, supply chain strategy, digital procurement leadership, and management project capability in Singapore’s logistics, procurement, and supply chain sector.
Strategic leadership for procurement and supply chain transformation
Modern procurement and supply chain leaders must manage cost, risk, suppliers, and transformation
Organisations today need leaders who can align procurement and supply chain strategies with business goals, strengthen supplier performance, manage sourcing and contractual decisions, control cost, improve planning, and support sustainable supply chain transformation. This Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management helps experienced professionals develop the strategic knowledge and leadership-level techniques needed to support organisational direction and long-term supply performance.
What you will learn
Through this graduate diploma, learners develop strategic knowledge across procurement strategy, supply chain strategy, digital procurement practices, supply chain leadership, and applied management research.
Procurement strategy
Develop leadership-level understanding of procurement and supply strategy, global supply management, procurement technology, supplier management, cost management, and procurement trends.
Supply chain strategy
Strengthen your knowledge of supply chain performance, drivers and metrics, network design, demand forecasting, planning, coordination, transportation, and sustainability.
Digital procurement leadership
Explore procurement and tender for contracts, supplier performance, import requirements, international trade, Incoterms, and the drive toward digital procurement.
Sustainable supply chain practices
Understand integrated supply chains, sustainable supply chains, circularity, digital technologies, orchestration, and technology adoption.
Leadership-level decision-making
Apply strategic thinking to complex procurement and supply chain issues that affect cost, risk, supplier relationships, and organisational performance.
Management project capability
Undertake applied management research and produce a structured project that connects learning to real procurement and supply chain challenges.
A 5-module graduate diploma built for strategic leadership and application
The Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management comprises two taught modules, two digital learning modules, and one Management Project module. The curriculum is designed to support leadership capability in both upstream procurement and wider supply chain functions.
Procurement Strategy
A taught strategy module that develops leadership-level knowledge of procurement and supply strategy, supplier management, procurement technology, cost control, legal issues, and procurement trends.
- Procurement and Supply Strategy
- Global Supply Management & Organisation
- Procurement Process and Technology
- Specification and Quality in Procurement
- Inventory and Delivery in Procurement
- Procurement Price and Cost Management
- Supplier Management, Legal & Ethical Issues
- Procurement Function Evaluation and Trends
Supply Chain Strategy
A taught strategy module that develops knowledge of supply chain strategy, performance, network design, forecasting, planning, transportation, and sustainability in contemporary organisations.
- Understanding the Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Performance Drivers & Metrics
- Supply Chain e-Business & Network Design
- Global Supply Chain Network
- Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain
- Planning & Coordination in a Supply Chain
- Transportation in a Supply Chain
- Sustainability in a Supply Chain
Management Project
A project module that guides learners to undertake supervised academic and industry research focusing on a specialised area of procurement and supply chain management.
- Project specification and planning
- Major assignment development
- Drafting and refinement of project work
- Minor assignment outline and draft
- Individual elevator pitch presentation
- Submission of project assessment items
Leadership in Procurement Practices
A digital learning module designed for learners to gain specialised leadership knowledge in procurement practices, with the flexibility to study at their own pace.
- Procurement and Tender for Contracts
- Managing Supplier Performance
- Import Requirements for Procurement
- International Trade and Incoterms
- The Drive towards Digital Procurement
Leadership in Supply Chains
A digital learning module that develops knowledge of leading integrated, sustainable, circular, and technology-enabled supply chain practices.
- Practices for Integrated Supply Chains
- Practices for Sustainable Supply Chains
- Managing Circularity in Supply Chains
- Digital Technologies and Orchestration
- Technology Adoption for Supply Chains
Apply your learning through a leadership-level Management Project
The Management Project helps learners connect strategic learning with practical management research. Learners undertake supervised academic and industry research, develop major and minor assignments, and complete an individual presentation that demonstrates their learning experience and project outcomes.
Research focus
Undertake supervised academic and industry research in a specialised area of procurement and supply chain management.
Analysis and evaluation
Develop project work through specification, planning, drafting, refinement, and structured review.
Professional output
Complete major and minor assignments together with an individual elevator pitch presentation.
Flexible for working professionals, structured for measurable leadership learning
6 months part-time
The Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management can be completed within 6 months.
Weekday evening classes
Part-time classes are conducted on weekday evenings from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
In-person and virtual
Classes are available in both formats to support the needs of working professionals.
Digital learning flexibility
Digital learning modules provide flexibility for learners to study at their own pace before completing online examinations.
Taught module examinations
Students sit for an examination at the end of each taught module.
Scheduled intakes
This course is scheduled to commence in the months of February and August.
Designed for experienced professionals moving into strategic procurement and supply chain leadership
- Procurement, supply chain, sourcing, supplier management, purchasing, contract, and operations professionals
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for upstream supply or procurement transformation
- Professionals involved in supplier performance, procurement planning, sourcing strategy, cost management, or supply chain coordination
- Experienced practitioners seeking a leadership-level qualification in procurement and supply chain management in Singapore
Entry criteria
- At least 21 years old
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- English Language Proficiency of at least Grade C6 at GCE “O” level or equivalent
- Qualification not lower than a Bachelor degree recognised by SIPMM
- Applicants with SIPMM Diploma may be considered
- All applications are subject to approval by the Academic Board
Credentials that recognise leadership-level achievement and digital competency
Learners who successfully complete all modules receive the graduate diploma qualification, with an additional digital competency recognition opportunity for strong performance in the digital learning module examinations.
Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Students must pass all modules to complete the course successfully and to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Digital Certificate of Competency
When a student receives a minimum score of 80% for the digital module examination, the student will also receive a digital Certificate of Competency for the specific digital learning module.
Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management FAQ
Is this a part-time graduate diploma?
Yes. This is a 6-month part-time Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management designed for working professionals.
When are the intakes?
This course is scheduled to commence in February and August. Applicants should check with SIPMM for the actual date of commencement.
Are classes available virtually?
Yes. Classes are available in both in-person and virtual formats to support the needs of working professionals.
How is the course assessed?
Learners complete examinations for the taught modules, online examinations for the digital learning modules, and assessments for the Management Project.
Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for experienced procurement, sourcing, supplier management, supply chain, purchasing, and operations professionals who want to develop leadership-level capability.
What qualification will I receive?
Students who pass all modules will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
A trusted institute for professionals in logistics, procurement, and supply chain
SIPMM supports professionals in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain through specialised qualifications and professional development programmes.
The graduate diploma pathway is designed for organisation leaders and experienced professionals who manage transformation and upstream or downstream supply.
Learn under experienced practitioners and subject experts through engaging and practical learning.
Build strategic knowledge in procurement, supply chain, digital practices, sustainability, and applied management research.
Strengthen your procurement and supply chain leadership with a structured graduate diploma qualification
Build strategic capability in procurement strategy, supply chain strategy, digital procurement leadership, and applied management research with SIPMM.