Training on Procurement Management

About the Course

No organization is completely self-sufficient, at a moment or another it will require goods and services to be delivered or partnerships take place in order for that it to keep functioning correctly. The procurement function helps in obtaining the value that an organization requires for its optimal operation.

This training aims to enhance performance and efficiency by increasing the knowledge and skills of organization staff in managing the procurement function. Participants will understand the elements of procurement within the wider discipline of supply chain management.

Target Participants

This course is ideal for procurement staff, project managers, finance staff, operational staff, government officials and any other professionals who want to build their skills in procurement management.

What you will learn

By the end of this training, you should be able to:

•        Define the terms purchasing and procurement management
•        Understand the procurement processes
•        Understand the role of procurement within an organization
•        Know the relationship between procurement and supply chain management
•        Describe the key principles of procurement
•        Describe the drivers of change and future trends of procurement management.

Course Outline

•        Introduction to Procurement
•        Procurement Planning
•        Strategic Procurement
•        Contract Management in Procurement
•        Tendering Process
•        Specifications and Request for Proposals
•        Cost Management in Procurement
•        E-Procurement
•        Risk Management in Procurement
•        Ethics and Conflicts in Procurement
•        Performance Management in Procurement

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.