Course Overview
The Procurement function has evolved from a simple administrative task into a strategic business unit. It’s no longer enough to process requisitions and place orders—Procurement must now deliver value by optimizing processes and ensuring the organization benefits from cost-effective, high-quality goods and services.
This IRES Procurement Training Seminar focuses on best practices across four key levels:
✔ Strategic
✔ Tactical
✔ Operational
✔ Contingency
The course is designed to help procurement professionals enhance efficiency, implement best practices, and align their strategies with business goals.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel
- Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance Teams involved in procurement
- Professionals responsible for materials, equipment, and service acquisitions
Why Choose This Training?
- Gain practical insights from real-world case studies
- Learn procurement strategies that drive organizational success
- Stay ahead with modern procurement technologies and best practices
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Understand the evolution of Procurement into a strategic function
- Master key procurement inputs, outputs, and processes
- Develop and implement performance measurement tools
- Apply best practices across all four procurement levels
Course Outline
MODULE 1: Seeing Procurement as a Dynamic, Interactive System
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The Systems Approach vs. Traditional Functional Approach
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What is the Goal of Procurement?
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Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
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An Overview of the Procurement Process
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Procurement as Part of the Supply Chain
Case Study: Analyzing a company’s procurement transformation from transactional to strategic.
MODULE 2: Developing Strategic Procurement Decisions
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Make or Buy Decision
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Vertical Integration
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Alliances and Partnerships
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Inter-company Trade
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Reciprocity and Counter Trade
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Supplier Strategy
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The Coordination Strategy
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The Purchasing Organization
Case Study: How a global organization leveraged supplier partnerships for cost savings and efficiency.
MODULE 3: Implementing Tactical Procurement Decisions
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Supplier Involvement
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Value Analysis
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Quality Assurance
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Supplier Selection
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Supplier Rating and Ranking
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Contract Management
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IT Systems and e-Procurement
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Policies and Procedures
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Staffing the Procurement Department
Case Study: Exploring how a company optimized its supplier selection process to improve product quality.
MODULE 4: Dealing with Operational Procurement Decisions
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Selecting the Most Appropriate Ordering Process
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Addressing Quality Issues
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Follow-up and Managing Overdue Orders
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Expediting Deliveries
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The Payment Process
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Reducing Procurement Costs for Small Value Purchase Orders
Case Study: A company’s experience in reducing procurement costs through digital transformation.
MODULE 5: Contingency Procurement Decisions
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Managing Procurement Risks and Uncertainties
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Crisis Response and Contingency Planning
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Supplier Performance Measurement
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Spend Analysis
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Total Cost of Ownership
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Supplier Performance Evaluation
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Case Study: How a business successfully managed supply chain disruptions during a crisis.
Related Courses
Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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