ISO 20400 Lead Manager
Develop the competence to integrate sustainability into the procurement function using ISO 20400, embedding responsible practices into purchasing policy, strategy and supplier relationships.
Who is this course for?
- Procurement, purchasing and supply chain managers
- Sustainability and CSR professionals
- Consultants advising on sustainable procurement
- Professionals building a sustainable procurement specialisation
What you'll gain
- The PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager credential, recognised internationally
- The ability to integrate sustainability into procurement
- Command of responsible purchasing policy and supplier engagement
- A specialised sustainable procurement profile
Course programme
Day 1 · Introduction to ISO 20400 and sustainable procurement
- Sustainable procurement concepts and drivers
- Principles and core subjects
- The business case for sustainable procurement
Day 2 · Policy, strategy and organisation
- Integrating sustainability into procurement policy
- Organising the procurement function
- Managing risks and priorities
Day 3 · The procurement process
- Embedding sustainability in the sourcing process
- Supplier engagement and evaluation
- Contract and supplier management
Day 4 · Performance, improvement and exam
- Measuring and improving performance
- Communication and reporting
- Certification exam
Exam, credits & certification
Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.
Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus
More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.
“Ricardo is skilled, thorough and self-reliant. He knows how to summarise or go deep into security issues depending on the audience: both governance questions and highly technical topics.”
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