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Supplier Development


The Supplier Development exam is designed to assess the knowledge and proficiency of individuals in managing supplier relationships and fostering supplier development initiatives within an organization's supply chain. This certification validates expertise in various aspects of supplier management, including supplier selection, evaluation, performance monitoring, negotiation, risk management, and continuous improvement.


Who should take the exam?

The Supplier Development exam is suitable for professionals involved in procurement, supply chain management, vendor management, and supplier quality management roles. This includes:

  • Procurement Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Vendor Managers
  • Supplier Quality Engineers
  • Supplier Development Specialists


Course Outline

The Supplier Development exam covers the following topics :-

  • Module 1: Understanding Supplier Selection and Evaluation
  • Module 2: Understanding Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
  • Module 3: Understanding Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • Module 4: Understanding Negotiation Skills for Supplier Contracts
  • Module 5: Understanding Risk Management in Supplier Relationships
  • Module 6: Understanding Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement
  • Module 7: Understanding Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing Practices
  • Module 8: Understanding Supplier Collaboration and Innovation

Supplier Development FAQs

It will be a computer-based exam. The exam can be taken from anywhere around the world.

You have to score 25/50 to pass the exam.

No there is no negative marking

There will be 50 questions of 1 mark each

You can directly go to the certification exam page and register for the exam.

You will be required to re-register and appear for the exam. There is no limit on exam retake.

The result will be declared immediately on submission.

Only Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) are asked.

The Supplier Development exam is designed to assess the knowledge and proficiency of individuals in managing supplier relationships and fostering supplier development initiatives within an organization's supply chain. This certification validates expertise in various aspects of supplier management, including supplier selection, evaluation, performance monitoring, negotiation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

The Supplier Development exam is suitable for professionals involved in procurement, supply chain management, vendor management, and supplier quality management roles. This includes:

  • Procurement Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Vendor Managers
  • Supplier Quality Engineers
  • Supplier Development Specialists

  • Effective Supplier Management: Ability to select, evaluate, and manage suppliers efficiently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Strong Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating contracts, terms, and prices with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes and build mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Risk Management Expertise: Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with supplier relationships, safeguarding the organization against potential disruptions.
  • Continuous Improvement Focus: Understanding of methodologies and tools for driving supplier development and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, fostering innovation and collaboration.
  • Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Knowledge of ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, ensuring compliance with standards and promoting responsible business conduct throughout the supply chain.