This MSc prepares graduates for strategic and operational roles across the purchasing and supply chain ecosystem. With strong industry demand, international career prospects, and diverse pathways in procurement, logistics, sourcing, and supply management, the program opens the door to dynamic positions in a wide range of sectors.
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for multinational corporations, blending operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability. Your role will be to orchestrate logistics, procurement and distribution networks ensuring alignment with the company’s business goals. The Supply Chain Manager is often head of cross-functional teams and leads flow of goods, information and finances.
The Supply Chain Manager plays a central role in managing end-to-end logistics operations, aligning supply chain strategies with business goals, and driving cost efficiency, resilience, and innovation across global networks. As head of cross-functional teams, you will lead flow of goods, information and finances and play a key role in building global strategies.
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Most required skills
High demanding sectors
Transportation, Aerospace, Pharma, Technology, FMCG
As a Purchasing Manager, you will define and drive the company’s procurement strategy to secure performance, competitiveness, and long-term value creation. Acting as a strategic partner to top management, you will oversee supplier selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and cost optimization while ensuring quality, compliance, and sustainability standards.
The Purchasing Manager plays a central role in aligning sourcing strategies with corporate objectives, managing supplier relationships globally, and leading procurement teams to deliver measurable impact across the organization.
Industry & Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, FMCG, Pharma, Technology
Beyond these examples, this Master’s degree also leads to positions such as:
The MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management provides strong career prospects in a sector where skilled professionals are highly sought after. Graduates benefit from excellent employment rates and access to a wide range of roles across procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions in both international and domestic markets.
87% of graduates from the MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain program find their first job within 4 months of graduating,
The first-highest percentage of our students obtained a Supply Chain Management position, highlighting the critical role of supply chain transformation and operational resilience in today’s global industries.
On the other hand, a large share of our graduates secured roles in areas such as Procurement & Purchasing, Logistics & Transportation, Planning & Demand Forecasting, and Supplier Relationship Management, reflecting the growing importance of end-to-end supply chain optimization.
Finally, a significant portion work in broader domains such as Operations Management, Data & Performance Analysis, Sustainability & CSR within supply chains, and other emerging fields linked to digitalization, automation, and sustainable operations.
Distribution of positions held by the MSc Supply Chain graduates
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Studying in this MSc program has been an invaluable experience
“ Studying in this MSc program has been an invaluable experience, enriching my knowledge in purchasing and supply chain management while equipping me with practical career skills. Through engaging lectures, hands-on projects, and teamwork, I’ve developed critical analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. These experiences have boosted my confidence and prepared me to tackle workplace challenges with adaptability and competence.”