
Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement)
Get the skills you need for the job you want, in the business side of logistics, with a solid understanding of supply chain management and operations including technology used in the industry.
If you're interested in the 'behind the scenes' operations of the transport and logistics industry, and enjoy the financial side of business, this is the course for you!
This training will set you up for a great career as a key part of the supply chain, getting goods from one place to another all around the world. It will advance your skillset and open doors to employment opportunities in almost every industry including retail, food, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
You'll gain a solid understanding of supply chain management and operations, including technology used in the industry. You'll gain supervisory skills as you develop your leadership style and learn to guide others on the job, and learn how to implement and streamline procedures to effectively procure goods, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training option
- Fee-free
Industry area
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Logistics and Warehousing
Course ID
- National ID: TLI40324
- WA State ID: AE63
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Become a skilled operator in supply chain management and gain specialist knowledge in purchasing and procurement.
The supply chain is an integral component of business operations around the world and the efficient flow of goods and services from the supplier to the end customer is critical to the success and reputation of a company.
This course will equip you with a fundamental understanding of supply chain management in a technologically advancing sector. You'll gain supervisory skills as you develop your leadership style and learn to guide others on the job. You will also develop a solid knowledge of implementing and streamlining procedures to effectively procure goods, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
This nationally recognised qualification will advance your skillset and open doors to employment opportunities in almost every industry including retail, food, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
If you're interested in the 'behind the scenes' operations of the transport and logistics industry, and enjoy the financial side of business, this is the course for you!
This training will set you up for a great career as a key part of the supply chain, getting goods from one place to another all around the world. It will advance your skillset and open doors to employment opportunities in almost every industry including retail, food, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
You'll gain a solid understanding of supply chain management and operations, including technology used in the industry. You'll gain supervisory skills as you develop your leadership style and learn to guide others on the job, and learn how to implement and streamline procedures to effectively procure goods, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training option
- Fee-free
Industry area
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Logistics and Warehousing
Course ID
- National ID: TLI40324
- WA State ID: AE63
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Become a skilled operator in supply chain management and gain specialist knowledge in purchasing and procurement.
The supply chain is an integral component of business operations around the world and the efficient flow of goods and services from the supplier to the end customer is critical to the success and reputation of a company.
This course will equip you with a fundamental understanding of supply chain management in a technologically advancing sector. You'll gain supervisory skills as you develop your leadership style and learn to guide others on the job. You will also develop a solid knowledge of implementing and streamlining procedures to effectively procure goods, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
This nationally recognised qualification will advance your skillset and open doors to employment opportunities in almost every industry including retail, food, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
Delivery location
Become a skilled operator in supply chain management and gain specialist knowledge in purchasing and procurement.
The supply chain is an integral component of business operations around the world and the efficient flow of goods and services from the supplier to the end customer is critical to the success and reputation of a company.
This course will equip you with a fundamental understanding of supply chain management in a technologically advancing sector. You'll gain supervisory skills as you develop your leadership style and learn to guide others on the job. You will also develop a solid knowledge of implementing and streamlining procedures to effectively procure goods, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
This nationally recognised qualification will advance your skillset and open doors to employment opportunities in almost every industry including retail, food, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
Australia's supply chain
Our supply chain moves over four billion tonnes of freight locally across Australia each year; by ship, train, truck and planes. That's 163 tonnes for every person, every year!
Every time you visit a shop, have a parcel delivered or see a truck en route — you're seeing Australia's freight and supply chain in action.
This short video outlines a strategy for the future growth of this important industry.
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Disclaimer
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