Procurement Techniques and Strategies

This 8-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of procurement strategies and techniques for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in procurement. Participants will gain insights into key procurement processes, strategic sourcing, contract management, cost analysis, supplier relationship management, global procurement challenges, and more.

• Understand the fundamentals and importance of procurement in business.

• Develop skills in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and negotiation.

• Learn effective procurement planning, risk management, and cost analysis techniques.

• Gain insights into contract management and compliance with legal and ethical considerations.

• Explore the role of technology in modern procurement and strategies for global procurement success.

• Acquire best practices for continuous improvement in procurement processes.
  

• Introduction to Procurement and Procurement Planning

• Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management

• Cost Management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Ethics and Compliance in Procurement

• Technology in Procurement

• Global Procurement

• Procurement Best Practices and Continuous Improvement

Professionals already working in various industries who have limited knowledge of procurement, including but not limited to:

• Project Managers

• Supply Chain Managers

• Operations Managers

• Procurement Officers

• Business Analysts

• Those involved in purchasing decisions and vendor management.

This course is designed to accommodate participants with diverse backgrounds and aims to provide practical insights that can be directly applied in their professional roles.

• Julien Bouhy, Vodafone