Procurement Essentials Training Course

Procurement professionals often deal with a myriad of activities from developing sourcing strategies to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.  The skills required to perform their roles effectively are therefore just as wide-ranging.  Procurement professionals are expected to be good communicators and project managers, have sound commercial and financial awareness and be great influencers and negotiators.

This one-day Procurement Essentials training course is designed to help those new to procurement to develop a holistic understanding of the procurement lifecycle and a comprehension of its individual stages, along with equipping delegates with basic procurement tools and skills to confidently embark on a career in procurement.

• Introduction to Procurement
• The Procurement Cycle
  • Sourcing and Category Strategy
  • Procuring/Tendering
  • Contracting
  • Supplier Management
• Procurement Roles and Responsibilities
• Operational Procurement (Systems, Processes, Policies and Governance)
• Sector and Operating Model Variances
• Procurement Tools
  • Supplier/Buyer Segmentation
  • Scorecards
  • RAID logs
• Core Skills
  • Impact and Influence
  • Timekeeping
  • Project Management
  • Understanding Contract Law
  • Negotiation
• Additional Procurement Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Active Listening
• Developing Supplier Relationships and Conducting Review Meetings
• Developing Stakeholder Engagement
• Best Practice
• Sources of Insight

This one-day procurement training course is recommended for those who are new to procurement including:

• those undertaking procurement responsibilities as part of their job role
• stakeholders seeking to gain a greater understanding of procurement activities
• non-procurement professionals who wish to understand the procurement process

Following the course, delegates will have a high-level understanding of end-to-end procurement, including processes, roles, activities, tools, and relationships and will be able to:

• understand the key terminologies used within procurement
• apply key procurement tools to make a difference within their role
• understand the importance of supplier management, for example, to ensure maximum value is received
• confidently engage with suppliers and stakeholders

When delivered on a dedicated basis our Procurement Essentials training course can be tailored towards your organisation’s specific requirements. Dedicated training can take place at your premises, a location of your choice or online within our Virtual Classroom on your preferred date.  Dedicated training is often more cost-effective and convenient for those who wish to train three or more employees.

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