🎯 Course Description:
This results-driven course focuses on industry-recognized best practices in procurement management, aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing costs, improving compliance, and driving value. It combines strategic and operational perspectives — covering everything from policy development, supplier engagement, and sourcing strategies to contract management, risk mitigation, and digital procurement tools.
Participants will learn how to apply global procurement standards and methodologies, and implement sustainable and ethical procurement practices across various industries.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Procurement and purchasing professionals
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Supply chain managers and officers
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Sourcing specialists and buyers
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Finance, contracts, and logistics personnel
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Anyone involved in optimizing procurement processes
🗓️ Day 1: Procurement Framework and Governance
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Principles of Effective Procurement Management |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Procurement Policy, Ethics, and Corporate Governance |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Centralized vs. Decentralized Procurement Structures |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Designing a procurement governance framework |
🗓️ Day 2: Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Strategic Sourcing: Steps and Tools |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Supplier Prequalification, Evaluation, and Selection Criteria |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Best Practices |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Developing a supplier performance scorecard |
🗓️ Day 3: Risk, Compliance, and Contract Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Procurement Risk Identification and Mitigation Strategies |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Compliance with Internal Policies and Regulatory Standards |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Contract Lifecycle Management and Key Legal Clauses |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Managing contract disputes and supplier non-performance |
🗓️ Day 4: Procurement Cost and Performance Optimization
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Spend Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Cost Saving Techniques and Value Creation in Procurement |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Procurement Performance Metrics and Dashboards (KPIs) |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Designing a procurement performance dashboard |
🗓️ Day 5: Digital Procurement and Sustainability Practices
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Digital Tools in Procurement (e-Procurement, AI, Blockchain) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Best Practices |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Future Trends and Global Standards in Procurement (e.g., ISO 20400) |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Review, Feedback, Exam, Wrap-Up, and Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Procurement management course manual
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Sourcing and supplier evaluation templates
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Contract and risk management tools
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Spend analysis and KPI dashboards
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Sustainability and compliance checklists
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Final exam and Certificate of Completion
