Master in logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain

The Master in Logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management aims to train professionals capable of designing, managing, and optimizing global supply chains, integrating strategic knowledge, digital tools, data analysis, and sustainability criteria.

Through a methodology based on active learning and the Case Method, students work in small, multidisciplinary groups, which encourages collaboration and the practical application of the concepts learned.

The main objectives of the program are:

• To develop a comprehensive view of the supply chain, understanding the processes of procurement, production, distribution, and control.
• To apply advanced purchasing and inventory management strategies, focused on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• To optimize logistics processes using Lean and Agile methodologies, driving continuous improvement and operational innovation.
• Incorporate technological and digital tools, such as ERP, IoT, or data analysis (Business Intelligence), for informed decision-making.
• Design sustainable logistics solutions, aligned with ESG objectives and circular economy principles.
• Develop leadership and project management skills to lead teams and coordinate operations in international and changing environments.

The Master in Logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is designed for professionals and university graduates who wish to develop their career in the field of logistics management, purchasing, and supply chain management within a global and innovative environment.

The program is suitable for those seeking to specialize or reorient their professional career, as well as those who wish to deepen their knowledge of advanced management strategies and operations optimization.

This master’s degree is ideal for:

• Graduates in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Trade, or Marketing who are interested in broadening their business vision to global logistics management.
• Working professionals who hold positions in logistics, procurement, production, transportation, or distribution and are looking to update their knowledge and improve their strategic performance.
• Entrepreneurs or consultants who want to develop innovative solutions in supply chain, sustainable purchasing, or digital process transformation.
• International students who want to study in Barcelona, one of Europe’s leading logistics capitals, with access to a multicultural environment and international career opportunities.

This master’s degree provides a practical, analytical, and global view of the sector, helping students become professionals capable of leading complex operations and making data-driven decisions in a constantly evolving market.

The Master in Logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management prepares students for senior positions in national and international companies in the industrial, commercial, and service sectors.

Thanks to its comprehensive approach to strategy, digitalization, and sustainability, graduates are equipped to lead complex logistics processes, improve operational efficiency, and design competitive and sustainable supply chains.

Main career opportunities:

• Logistics and Operations Director
• Purchasing and Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager/Planner
• Inventory and Warehouse Manager
• International Distribution and Transportation Manager
• Logistics and Supply Chain Consultant
• Logistics and Operations Data Analyst
• Project Manager in Operations or Purchasing
• Supply Chain Digital Transformation Specialist

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to develop your career in key sectors such as industry, international trade, distribution, consulting, or technology applied to logistics.

In addition, the Master in Logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management offers a global and interdisciplinary vision, highly valued by multinational companies seeking profiles capable of integrating strategy, innovation, and sustainability into their operations.

Fundamentals of Strategy and Operational Management

• Operational Strategy and Demand Planning
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Agile and Lean Methodologies

Purchasing, Stock, and Inventory

• Purchasing and Procurement
• Inventory and Cost Management
• Supplier Integration and Quality

Supply Chain, Distribution, and International Trade

• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse and Stock Control
• Distribution and International Trade
• Sustainability in Logistics and Operations

Technology and Data Analysis

• Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain
• Business Intelligence and Logistics Dashboards
• Machine Learning Applied to Logistics (from Data Viz)
• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

Final Project

El Master in Logistics: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management provides students the opportunity to pursue the knowledge from two Educational Institutions, giving the opportunity for a truly global perspective.

The plan has a multidisciplinary vision and it will be held by alternating practical situations and theoretical concepts. You will generate unique and creative solutions while empowering yourself in competitive contexts and must elaborate and present a final Master project.

After completing the program, the student receive the following master’s degree issued by Camilo Jose Cela University: Master Formación Permanente in Logistics: Purchasing & Supply Chain