HiQual Logo
+44 2039 423048
Suite 2999, 34-35 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8DX
ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor

ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor

Empowering professionals through accredited international qualifications.

Explore Other Courses

Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the ISO 20400:2017 (SPMS) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying sustainable procurement systems. It emphasizes ISO 20400 requirements, ethical sourcing, supply chain responsibility, audit planning, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare organizations for certification, and ensure compliance with international sustainable procurement standards.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor
Total Credits 40
Guided Learning Hours 400
Qualification Time 400
  1. Introduction to ISO 20400:2017 and Sustainable Procurement Scope, principles, and role of sustainable procurement in organizational governance.

  2. ISO 20400:2017 Requirements and Clauses Guidance on integrating sustainability into procurement processes.

  3. Sustainability Principles in Procurement Environmental, social, and economic considerations in supply chain management.

  4. Stakeholder Engagement and Supplier Collaboration Identifying stakeholders, supplier partnerships, and communication strategies.

  5. Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.

  6. Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.

  7. Conducting On‑Site and Remote Procurement Audits Evidence collection, supplier interviews, and operational observations.

  8. Risk Assessment in Sustainable Procurement Auditing Identifying risks, evaluating controls, and applying risk‑based auditing.

  9. Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.

  10. Continual Improvement in Sustainable Procurement Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.

  • Builds competence in auditing ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Systems

  • Enhances compliance with ISO 20400 and ISO 19011 auditing standards

  • Strengthens skills in supplier collaboration, risk assessment, and reporting

  • Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in procurement auditing, compliance, and sustainability consultancy

  • Procurement managers and compliance officers

  • Auditors and consultants specializing in sustainable procurement systems

  • Supply chain and sustainability professionals

  • Individuals progressing from ISO 20400:2017 Internal Auditor (SPIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project

  • Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission

  • Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)

  • Certification: ISO 20400:2017 (SPMS) Lead Auditor (SPLA)

Similar Posts

ISO 20121:2024 (Event Sustainability Management System)

ISO 20121:2024 (Event Sustainability Management System)

Learn More
ISO AS9100:2016 (Aerospace-QMS) Lead Auditor Course

ISO AS9100:2016 (Aerospace-QMS) Lead Auditor Course

Learn More
ISO 19011:2018(E) Lead Auditor Course

ISO 19011:2018(E) Lead Auditor Course

Learn More

Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved by HiQual UK