Wie ist der Aufbau der Berufsprüfung Einkaufsfachfrau / Einkaufsfachmann mit eidg. Fachausweis und welche Inhalte werden geprüft?

What is the structure of the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing and what content is tested?

The Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing has a modular structure and is divided into a written and an oral part. A total of twelve examination topics are covered.

  • Written parts of the exam
    The written examinations take place over two days and cover the following subject areas:
    • Procurement logistics (90 min.)
    • Supplier management (90 min.)
    • Procurement strategies (60 min.)
    • Procurement market research (90 min.)
    • Price and cost structure analysis (90 min.)
    • Project management (60 min.)
    • Finance and accounting (60 min.)
  • Oral parts of the exam
    The oral examinations take place on a separate day and include practical topics from the following areas:
    • Supply Cham Management and Sustainability (45 min.)
    • Contract law (30 min.)
    • Economics (30 min.)
    • Self-management and leadership (30 min.)
    • Conversation and negotiation skills (45 min.)

The Federal Professional Examination imparts comprehensive skills in all relevant areas of purchasing - from strategic planning and legal security to successful teamwork. The modular structure enables targeted preparation and a practical examination situation.

Suitable training courses/seminars: