What is the Certified E-Procurement Specialist?

The Certified E-Procurement Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Procurement & Supply Chain.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.co.ke, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified E-Procurement Specialist (CEPS) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified E-Procurement Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified E-Procurement Specialist (CEPS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 12 Week programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CEPS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified E-Procurement Specialist

Acronym

CEPS

Who Should Enrol?

Contract Performance Measurement — applied to your own work
Process Usability and Compliance — applied to your own work
Evidence for Negotiation — applied to your own work
Spend Visibility — applied to your own work
Detecting Patterns in Award Data — applied to your own work
Stock and Movement Data — applied to your own work

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to procurement

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

Global Employability

Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Sourcing, Category Management and Supplier Selection

✦Contract Management and Negotiation

✦Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

✦Supply Chain Risk, Resilience and Continuity

✦Procurement Compliance, Ethics and Governance

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified E-Procurement Specialist

Certified E-Procurement Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement's contribution to organisational strategy
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)
Public versus private procurement
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Sustainability and responsible sourcing
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Career pathways and professional development

Contract Performance Measurement

Contract performance, remedies and variations
Total cost of ownership versus purchase price
Supplier dependency, development and continuity
Supplier financial and operational risk
Business continuity and contingency planning
Resilience and network redundancy
Geopolitical and disruption risk
Insurance, hedging and mitigation
Crisis management and recovery
Ethical and reputational risk
Monitoring and early-warning systems
Ethical sourcing and modern slavery
Supplier codes of conduct and audits
Carbon, scope 3 and sustainable logistics
Specification writing and the specification trap

Process Usability and Compliance

Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Contract performance, remedies and variations
Specification writing and the specification trap
Risk assessment and prioritisation
Supplier market analysis and competition
Negotiating with suppliers
Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts
Freight, transport mode and route reliability
Warehouse operations and stock accuracy
Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging
Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement
Public procurement frameworks and principles
Competitive bidding and tender management
Transparency, fairness and value for money
Evaluation criteria and award

Evidence for Negotiation

Negotiating with suppliers
Supplier market analysis and competition
Total cost of ownership versus purchase price
Cold chain and specialised logistics
Logistics performance and cost control
Inventory models: EOQ, safety stock, reorder points
Materials requirements planning (MRP)
Demand and supply planning (S&OP)
Bill of materials and master scheduling
Capacity and production planning
Warehouse and stock control systems
ABC analysis and stock optimisation
Obsolescence and working-capital impact
Operations performance and throughput
E-procurement and procure-to-pay systems

Spend Visibility

Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Supplier market analysis and competition
Total cost of ownership versus purchase price
Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces
Global sourcing and international trade
Sourcing plans and go-to-market
Contract law fundamentals and formation
Terms, conditions and clauses
Service-level agreements and KPIs
Dispute resolution and claims
Supplier onboarding and due diligence
Supplier segmentation and relationship strategy
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Performance measurement and scorecards
Innovation and value from suppliers

Detecting Patterns in Award Data

Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging
Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Supplier market analysis and competition
Managing underperformance and risk
Supplier diversity and local content
Collaboration and partnership models
Supplier audits and assurance
Logistics and distribution network design
Transport modes, planning and optimisation
Freight forwarding, incoterms and customs
Warehousing, storage and materials handling
Inventory management and optimisation
Demand planning and forecasting
Order fulfilment and last-mile delivery
Reverse logistics and returns

Stock and Movement Data

Warehouse operations and stock accuracy
Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts
Freight, transport mode and route reliability
Procurement transformation and operating models
Digital procurement roadmaps
Value and savings programmes
Category and supplier innovation
Agile and collaborative delivery
Professional ethics and codes (CIPS)
Integrity, transparency and fair dealing
Conflicts of interest and gifts
Governance of procurement decisions
Responsible and sustainable procurement
Compliance, audit and accountability
Procurement KPIs and savings measurement

Systems and Technology

Supplier and contract management systems
AI, blockchain and digital supply chains
System operation and performance
Digital and self-service transformation
Closed-loop feedback systems
Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital marketing strategy and channels
Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery
Digital currencies and CBDCs
Emerging payment technologies
Technology adoption and integration

Operations and Quality

Process efficiency and cycle time
Yield, productivity and profitability metrics
Data quality, analysis and reporting
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Advisory service design and delivery
Customer service and experience principles
Service culture and brand promise
Innovation in service delivery
Journey and process redesign
Leading service projects and change
Team leadership in customer service
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Banking products, services and delivery channels

Sustainability and Ethics

Environmental governance and climate risk
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Preparing financial statements
Sustainability and environmental duty
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Resource efficiency and circular practice
Environmental legal compliance
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
Mine water, tailings and environmental management

Capability and Development

Scaling delivery capability
Project management plan development
Schedule development and optimisation
Team development and effectiveness
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Training and capability building
Development banking and project finance
Message development and testing
Supplier development and innovation
Training needs analysis
Continuing professional development
Assessment that measures capability
Managing the training function as a business
Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development
Managing resistance and capability building

Communication and Documentation

Presenting sourcing recommendations
Managing supplier communications
Professional reporting and documentation
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Tender planning and documentation
Presentation and public speaking
Professional report and presentation
Metrics and reporting
Voice, communication and delivery
Management reporting and decision support
Professional documentation and presentation
Communication planning and management
Reporting and dashboards
Project data, reporting and analytics

Strategic Context

Designing a sourcing or supply strategy
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Agile marketing and experimentation
Marketing and sales ethics
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Market and customer analysis
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Marketing strategy and the mix
Customer service and CX strategy
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer experience strategy
Content marketing and editorial planning

International Trade

Transfer pricing and international tax
Cross-border data and transfers
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Global and comparative HR contexts
International and cross-border tax
Interpreting financial statements
Traceability, certification and export requirements
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness
Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
Export readiness and standards
Global sourcing and trade

Workforce

Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Communicating risk to the workforce
Workforce and shift management in retail
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Spend analysis and demand aggregation

Customers and Demand

Strategic customer relationships
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Demand, master scheduling and material requirements planning
Energy efficiency and demand management
Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail
Telecom products, tariffs and customer lifecycles
Client feedback and satisfaction
Customer personas and insight
The marketing concept and customer orientation
Customer and journey analysis
Customer journey mapping
Voice of the customer programmes
Reducing customer effort

Change and Improvement

Continuous improvement and lean procurement
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Customer experience transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement
Designing a service or experience improvement
Digital transformation in banking
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Certification and continual improvement
Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Digital transformation and IT strategy

Safety and Continuity

Grading, standards and food safety compliance
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Business continuity and crisis management
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Product safety and standards
Health and safety legal duties
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Safety culture and leadership
Safety communication and campaigns
Influencing and safety leadership
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Business continuity and recovery
Reporting quality and governance

Professional Standards

Bribery, corruption and conduct risk
Ethics and independence
Ethics in communications
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Ethics and transparency in tax
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Digital ethics and responsible AI
Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR
HR competencies and professional standards (SHRM, CIPD)
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Ethics and duty of care
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Professional standards and ethics
Conflicts of interest and transparency
Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners

Knowledge and Records

Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting
Ratio and trend analysis
Complaint data and learning
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Information lifecycle and records management
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Inclusive learning and accessibility
Transfer pricing documentation
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection

Performance Management

Supplier and category performance
Operational efficiency and cost-to-income
Sales performance and pipeline management
Social performance and outreach
Performance and dispute management
Performance scorecards and reviews
Benchmarking against best practice
Performance management systems and cycles
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Management accounts and dashboards
Managing team performance and dynamics
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Contract performance and exit

Procurement Practice

Leading procurement projects and change
Team leadership in procurement
Procurement maturity assessment
Driving measurable procurement value
Capstone scoping: a real sourcing or supply challenge
Spend and situation analysis
Implementation and contract plan
Spend analytics and dashboards
Contract oversight in the public sector
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Spend analysis and segmentation
Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic)
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal

Supply Chain and Logistics

Supply chain visibility and control towers
Supply chain risk identification and mapping
Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Forecasting and planning
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Storage, drying and stock management
Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders

Cost and Value

Total cost and value delivered
Business case and savings plan
Options appraisal and cost-benefit
Embedding values and behaviours
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Cost of accidents and prevention value
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership
Cost and price analysis
KPIs and performance reporting
Value proposition and messaging
ROI, CAC and lifetime value
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Carbon markets and climate finance

Risk, Control and Integrity

Ethics and integrity in banking
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Corporate governance in banks
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Liquidity risk and asset-liability management
Operational risk and resilience
Data visualisation for finance
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Security governance and management systems
Likelihood, impact and risk rating
Risk treatment and countermeasures

Legal and Regulatory

Advocacy and policy engagement
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Managing refunds, disputes and goodwill
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Handling difficult customers and disputes
Regulatory duty and accountability
Regulatory reporting and audits
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Decision support and insight
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
Regulatory and compliance requirements
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services

Data and Measurement

Cybersecurity and data protection
Card and data security (PCI DSS)
Data quality and master data management
Reporting automation
Communicating financial results
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Security metrics and reporting
Tax provisioning and reporting
Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
Analytical techniques and bias
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
Customer and brand health metrics
Marketing analytics and attribution
Web and campaign analytics

Stakeholders and Negotiation

Internal customers and business partnering
Negotiation with clients and partners
Attachment and developmental theory
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Relationship management and retention
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Managing difficult stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Negotiation and influencing
Relationship management and cross-selling
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Commercial negotiation and value capture
Building strategic customer relationships
Partnering and co-creation with customers

Leadership and Decisions

Team leadership and motivation
Project management software and tools
Portfolio and resource management systems
Programme management principles
Portfolio management and prioritisation
Value management and business value
Leading project teams
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Coaching and developing team members
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
Decision-making and problem solving
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Range planning and category management
Ground control and strata management
Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects

Projects and Delivery

Implementation planning and risk management
Business planning and bankable proposal development
HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Governance of the CX programme
Loyalty programmes and rewards
Leading banking projects and change
Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Continuous improvement of delivery
Continuous improvement of programmes
Project governance frameworks
Leading project governance
Change and adoption in projects
Innovation and continuous delivery

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Contract Performance Measurement — applied to your own work
Process Usability and Compliance — applied to your own work
Evidence for Negotiation — applied to your own work
Spend Visibility — applied to your own work
Detecting Patterns in Award Data — applied to your own work
Stock and Movement Data — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CEPS certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CEPS?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CEPS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CEPS internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CEPS certification?

The Certified E-Procurement Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CEPS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CEPS?

The Certified E-Procurement Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CEPS?

The Certified E-Procurement Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CEPS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CEPS?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CEPS strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

Certified E-Procurement Specialist

Certified E-Procurement Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

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