Purchasing Master’s degree – PGE

Recognized training in Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain

ESCE’s Master’s degree in Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain offers internationally recognized training. The program prepares students for today’s challenges in purchasing and supply chain management, enabling them to develop the skills that companies are looking for.

A HIGH RATE OF PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION

Thanks to personalized support and an active network of partner companies, this master’s degree has an excellent integration rate. Responsible purchasing and supply chain professions are in high demand in a wide range of sectors, including industry, commerce and sustainable logistics.

Work-study professional training

This master’s degree is a work-study program, combining theoretical courses with immersion in a company. Students put their knowledge into practice while gaining hands-on experience, a major asset for their future careers.

What are the key skills developed during this training?

• Commercial Negotiation: Advanced techniques for optimizing negotiations with suppliers.
• Purchasing and contract law: mastering legal frameworks to secure transactions.
• Green Management: Integrating sustainable practices into purchasing processes.
• Customs and Regulations: Management of customs formalities and international regulations.
• Innovation and Logistics Optimization (LO): Adoption of innovative solutions to improve logistics flows.
• Procurement & Purchasing Management: Strategies for effective management of purchasing processes.
• Supplier Management: Managing supplier relations and performance.
• Transportation & Climate Change: Impact of transportation on the environment and eco-responsible solutions.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Definition and implementation of global supply chain strategies.
• Quality Management: Quality control and optimization in logistics processes.
• Management Control: Financial analysis to improve purchasing and supply chain performance.
• Purchasing and Digital Tools: Using technology to automate and streamline purchasing.
• Crisis and Change Management: Approaches to anticipating and managing crises and transformations.

Subjects taught in the Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain Master’s program

• Learn purchasing techniques: master procurement strategies to meet business needs.
• Learn negotiation techniques: how to negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms and conditions.
• Develop strategic flow management in a digital environment: Optimize the supply chain using digital tools.
• Manage information systems: Use and manage technologies to improve purchasing and logistics processes.
• Quality control: Ensure that products and services meet defined standards.
• Analyze risks and costs: Identify and anticipate risks while optimizing budgets.
• Address eco-logistics and sustainable development issues: integrate responsible practices into logistics processes.
• Reduce environmental impact: Implement solutions to minimize the ecological footprint of activities.
• Organizing the purchasing department to optimize performance: Structuring and managing teams to improve efficiency.
• Buy the quality you want at the best price: Find the optimum balance between cost, quality and performance.

The Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain Master’s degree: a sandwich course

ESCE’s Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain Master’s program offers a balanced work-study format: one week in the classroom and three weeks in the company. This model enables students to put into practice the skills they have learned in the classroom, while familiarizing themselves with the real challenges of the purchasing and supply chain professions.

To support its students, ESCE offers a dedicated Corporate Relations department, which facilitates the search for work-study contracts. This service makes exclusive offers available via an in-house platform, organizes recruitment events such as job datings, and offers coaching workshops to optimize CVs and prepare for interviews.

Thanks to this personalized support, the vast majority of work-study students receive a job offer even before the end of their course, guaranteeing them a rapid and successful transition to the professional world. This work-study format, combined with ESCE’s active network, provides real leverage for students wishing to build a solid career in responsible purchasing and supply chain management.

How to apply for the Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain Master’s degree?

ESCE offers several admission options for the Responsible Purchasing & Supply Chain Master’s program, depending on your entry level. Here are the different possibilities:

• 1st year: Admission is via Parcoursup and the SESAME competitive entrance exam, which is common to several grandes écoles de commerce. After creating your file on Parcoursup, you must select ESCE among your choices and register for the SESAME competitive entrance exam. This exam assesses your skills through written tests (online) and an oral test (in person at one of our campuses). Admission is open to post-baccalaureate students, provided they have a baccalauréat or equivalent diploma.
• 2nd year: Admission is by application and interview. Applicants must submit an application including transcripts and a CV, followed by a motivational interview to assess their interest in the program and their career plans.
• 3rd and 4th years: You can enter ESCE in 3rd or 4th year via an internal entrance exam. Admission is via specific sessions offered from February to August, with online written tests and a face-to-face oral test on one of our campuses.
• International students: A specific admission procedure exists for international students, with detailed information available on our website.r our website.
  

Financing aids

ESCE supports its students in financing their studies through partnerships for student loans on advantageous terms, scholarships and help with administrative procedures linked to public aid schemes.

State scholarships
Students on the Grande École program are eligible for a state higher education grant, provided they meet certain nationality, age and financial criteria. Applications must be submitted by May.

Merit scholarships
Students who have obtained a distinction in their baccalaureate may have their tuition fees reduced:

• Mention Bien: -10% for the first year.
• Mention Très Bien: -20% for the first year.

Which ESCE campus offers this course?

ESCE’s Responsible Purchasing and Supply Chain Master’s specialization is offered on the Paris campus, located in the heart of the Esplanade de La Défense, in the prestigious Cœur Défense building (90-110 Esplanade du Général de Gaulle, 92931 La Défense).

This modern, innovative campus has been designed to provide an environment conducive to learning, with 2,700 m² of collaborative and relaxation areas, as well as a tree-lined rooftop and panoramic terraces. An ideal setting for training in responsible purchasing and supply chain management in a dynamic, international environment.