🎯 Course Description:
This comprehensive course provides participants with in-depth knowledge and practical tools in modern purchasing and supply management. It focuses on the complete procurement cycle — from sourcing and supplier evaluation to contract administration, logistics coordination, and performance monitoring.
Participants will develop critical skills to manage global supply networks, control procurement costs, ensure quality delivery, and build strong supplier relationships. The course includes case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises to ensure real-world applicability.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Purchasing officers and procurement specialists
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Supply chain and logistics professionals
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Buyers, sourcing analysts, and category managers
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Contract administrators and vendor coordinators
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Anyone involved in purchasing or supply chain operations
🗓️ Day 1: Foundations of Purchasing and Supply
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Introduction, Objectives |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Overview of the Purchasing and Supply Management Process |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Roles and Responsibilities in the Supply Function |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Purchasing Policy, Ethics, and Governance |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Identifying inefficiencies in a purchasing workflow |
🗓️ Day 2: Supplier Selection and Contract Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Supplier Selection: Criteria and Evaluation Methods |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Developing Supplier Relationships and Qualification Processes |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Types of Contracts and Key Purchasing Clauses |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Drafting a supplier evaluation checklist and contract brief |
🗓️ Day 3: Cost Management and Strategic Sourcing
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Understanding Procurement Costs: Price vs. TCO |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Strategic Sourcing and Category Management |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Make-or-Buy Analysis and Outsourcing Decisions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Cost-saving initiative through strategic sourcing |
🗓️ Day 4: Logistics, Inventory & Supplier Performance
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Role of Purchasing in Inventory and Logistics Coordination |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Monitoring and Evaluating Supplier Performance (KPIs) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Expediting Deliveries and Managing Supply Disruptions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Build a supplier scorecard and delivery tracking system |
🗓️ Day 5: Global Sourcing, Technology, and Final Integration
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Global Sourcing Opportunities and Challenges |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | E-Procurement Tools and Digital Supply Platforms |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Continuous Improvement in Procurement Functions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Review, Certification Exam, Feedback, Wrap-Up |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Purchasing and supply management training manual
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Supplier evaluation templates and scorecards
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Contract drafting reference guide
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Strategic sourcing and TCO analysis tools
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Logistics coordination and expediting checklist
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Certification exam and Certificate of Completion
