Commodity Leadership

Building and implementing effective commodity strategies to align suppliers with your company’s strategic vision.

The APD Commodity Leadership Certification Program is a 2-month development program designed to provide purchasing professionals with the knowledge, skills and take-away tools required to align suppliers and their resources to the strategic direction of their companies. The program not only provides proven methods but guides participants through a step-by-step process allowing methods to be put into practice immediately. Participants leave the program with not only a certification but tangible improvements in commodity management.

Every training session and assignment kept my attention and interest.  The material was very engaging, and I liked the organized and analytical approach to commodity management.  I got a lot out of the program and highly recommend the course.”

-A Global Commodity Manager at $200+M Manufacturing Company

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