Live Instructor-Led Introduction to Procurement
Aims
To provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to secure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. To empower participants to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders to add value to the organisation.
Target Audience
This “Live” instructor-led course is designed for all those who have a direct or indirect responsibility for the effective procurement of resources. It would also be useful for those new to procurement. The target group could include team members of the supply chain, commercial, procurement, contracting, inventory, transport and warehousing teams. This could also include those seeking a refresher in this subject.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practices
- Understand the role of procurement in combating climate change
- Understand the role of procurement in promoting diversity and equality across the supply chain
- Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications
- Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers
- Develop robust contract award strategies
- Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value
- Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value
- Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement
