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ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager (ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager).

The ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager training course develops the knowledge and skills needed to implement and integrate sustainable practices into an organization's procurement processes, according to the ISO 20400 guidelines. Participants will learn how to develop a sustainable procurement strategy, manage risks and opportunities in the supply chain, and integrate sustainability criteria into procurement policies and processes.

Issues

Sustainable procurement
ISO 20400 standard
Purchasing policy
Due diligence of suppliers
ESG risk assessment
Sustainability criteria
Supply chain mapping
Contract management
Sustainable performance indicators
Supplier audits
Supplier development programs
Responsible sourcing

Benefits

Learn the basics and principles of sustainable procurement according to ISO 20400
They will learn how to integrate sustainability into the organization's procurement strategy and processes
Master methods to assess and manage social, environmental and economic aspects in the supply chain
They will gain the skills to drive and promote a sustainable procurement culture within the organization

Who is this training for?

Procurement and procurement managers and specialists

Sustainability and CSR/ESG managers

Consultants and auditors specializing in supply chain management

Those responsible for purchasing policy and supplier relations

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management
Knowledge of the basics of sustainability and CSR
Experience in supply chain management
Analytical and negotiation skills

Training program

ISO 20400 standard — scope, structure, relationship to ISO 26000 (social responsibility) and ISO 14001 (environment)
Sustainable procurement principles — accountability, transparency, respect for human rights, ethical behaviour, fair dealing
Regulatory context — CSRD, CSDDD (due diligence directive), Green Public Procurement (GPP), EU taxonomy
Organizational analysis — procurement maturity, current practices, gap analysis vs ISO 20400, stakeholder mapping
Workshops: assessing organizational maturity in sustainable procurement (gap analysis)

Developing strategy — integrating sustainability with procurement policy, objectives and KPIs, alignment with business strategy
Sustainability criteria — environmental (carbon footprint, circular economy), social (labor rights, OHS), governance (ethics, anti-corruption)
Purchasing categories — prioritizing categories by ESG impact, risk assessment, spend analysis from a sustainability perspective
Purchasing policy — supplier code of conduct, ESG requirements in RFP/RFQ, bid evaluation criteria
Workshops: developing a sustainable procurement policy with ESG criteria for a selected category

Due diligence — process, risk-based approach, identifying ESG risks in the supply chain, red flags
Supply chain mapping — tier 1/2/3, hotspots, country risk, sector risk, commodity risk
Supplier assessment — ESG questionnaires, scoring, rating, EcoVadis/Sedex/CDP, declaration verification
Supplier audits — planning, scope, checklist, on-site audit vs desk review, corrective action plans
Workshops: conducting a simplified due diligence for a sample supply chain

Contract management — ESG clauses in agreements, sustainability SLAs, penalties vs incentives, performance monitoring
Supplier development programs — capacity building, training, technical support, collaborative improvement
Responsible sourcing — conflict minerals, deforestation-free, living wage, modern slavery, certifications (FSC, Fairtrade)
Procurement innovations — circular procurement, innovation partnerships, functional specifications vs prescriptive
Workshops: designing a supplier development program with ESG goals and timeline

KPIs and indicators — supplier sustainability scorecard, % spend with ESG-assessed suppliers, carbon reduction in supply chain
Reporting — GRI Supply Chain Standards, CSRD reporting requirements, dashboard, benchmarking
Continuous improvement — PDCA, best practices sharing, lessons learned, maturity model progression
Change management — building a sustainable procurement culture, team training, executive sponsor
Final project: comprehensive sustainable procurement implementation plan — strategy, policy, due diligence, KPIs, roadmap

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager (ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager). we recommend: Basic knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management; Knowledge of the basics of sustainability and CSR; Experience in supply chain management.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Procurement and procurement managers and specialists; Sustainability and CSR/ESG managers; Consultants and auditors specializing in supply chain management.