Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Logistics
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
Presentation
The Bachelor in Purchasing and Logistics (AL) at ESUV is a French qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 6, designed to train professionals capable of mastering the entire supply chain. In particular, it aims to develop the ability to secure the best conditions from suppliers (Purchasing) and ensure that products arrive at the right place, at the right time, and at the lowest possible cost (Logistics).
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of Managers responsible for managing the supply chain of organisations, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious, and motivated collaborators.
The ESUV Bachelor AL enables students to become highly operational from their first professional experience or to pursue further studies at Bac+4/5 level. The programme includes courses, conferences, masterclasses, and Business Games delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from connections with our network of premium partner companies to undertake their work-study programme.
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Baccalaureate and Bac+2
Prerequisites: The Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Logistics at ESUV is open to holders of a baccalaureate qualification and, for entry into the third year, to holders of a BTS or any other Level 5 qualification.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Programme objectives
The Bachelor in Purchasing and Logistics (AL) at ESUV is a state-recognised Level 6 qualification designed to achieve the following objectives:
Learn how to identify, evaluate, and audit potential suppliers in France and internationally.
Develop the ability to negotiate not only prices, but also payment terms, delivery conditions, and quality requirements.
Anticipate supply disruptions or partner failures.
Master the physical organisation of flows, from goods receipt to dispatch.
Coordinate production requirements with transport and storage capacities.
Gain proficiency in integrated management software (such as SAP or Oracle) to monitor orders and inventories in real time.
Learn how to track indicators such as service rate, logistics cost per unit, and inventory turnover.
Learn how to maintain an optimal level of inventory in order to avoid stock shortages while limiting storage costs.
Manage product returns efficiently and oversee packaging recycling processes.
Reduce the carbon footprint by selecting more environmentally friendly transport methods or optimising truck loading.
Further Studies
This Bachelor’s degree is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment. You also have the opportunity to enrol in the first year of a Master’s degree programme.
Degrees and Certifications
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the deferred January 2027 intake remain open until 18 December 2026.
Modalities
Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Duration
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 3 years for students holding a Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
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Référent handicap
- Paris : (+33) 01 84 80 32 36
- Lyon : 04 28 01 99 10
- Email : contact@esuv-ecole.fr
Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Career Opportunities
Junior Buyer
Sourcing Specialist
Supply Planner
Indirect Procurement Buyer
Inventory Manager
Warehouse Manager
Flow Manager
Transport Planner
Transport and Logistics Claims Manager
E-commerce Logistics Coordinator
Operations Manager
Purchasing and Logistics Manager (Multi-skilled)
Programme
YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2
The AL programme in Year 1 and Year 2, designed to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Humanities
Economic Concepts and Current Economic Issues
Law – Moot Court
Business Management and Business Projects
Human Resources Administration
Management of Collaborative Tools
Management and Operations Management
Marketing Analysis and Customer Experience
Semester 2:
Start-ups and Entrepreneurship
Negotiation Techniques
Business English
Accounting Processes and Cash Flow Management
Team Performance Optimisation
Project Management
International Trade and Customs
Procurement Management and Supplier Negotiation
Internship (Optional)
YEAR 3
The AL programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) components:
COMPONENT 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
Transport and Regulations
Logistics & Supply Chain
Stock and Inventory Management
International Sourcing and Responsible Procurement
Semester 2:
Commercial Law
Management of Commercial Operations
KPIs and Performance Analysis
Logistics Crisis Management
Internship (Mandatory)
COMPONENT 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of skills blocks:
Block 1: Coordinate and improve the commercial activity of the retail establishment
Block 2: Contribute to the strategic directions of the brand and optimise the economic performance of the retail establishment
Block 3: Manage the employees of the retail establishment
Our Training Organisation
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://esuv-ecole.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
