Introduction to Procurement

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

Course Delivery Options

Classroom Delivery

Research shows that some professionals prefer physical classroom courses. These are held at our training centre in London (or at the client’s venue). Participants will enjoy the benefits of the physical classroom experience delivered by our Subject Matter Expert. They will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges, and practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions, and generally interacting in the classroom environment.

Our Delivery Team

They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the live-streamed event.

Course duration: 1 day

Course dates: 23rd October 2026

Course times: 09.30 to 16.00

Course fees: TBC

This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more

Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)

If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk

Virtual Delivery

Research also shows that other professionals prefer live-streamed tutor-led events via the Zoom/Teams platforms. This is sometimes due to the logistics of attending training room events. The number of participants will be limited to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Our Subject Matter Expert will deliver the course. Participants will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies and current commercial challenges and gain practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions and generally interacting in this virtual classroom event.