Purchasing And Resourcing/procurement Management Workshop

INTRODUCTION

Upskill your procurement prowess and improve organizational performance with our Purchasing and Resourcing/Procurement Management Workshop. This comprehensive program focuses on selecting and applying appropriate methodologies to ensure value for money, monitoring high-quality delivery by suppliers, and fostering collaboration across all functions. It emphasizes the importance of a strong contractual underpinning of supplier relationships and provides a complete understanding of the needs of the organization and the capabilities in the supply market.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course on Purchasing and Resourcing/Procurement Management, participants will be able to:

• Effectively manage the purchasing function.
• Develop appropriate strategies for delivering value.
• Utilize methodologies for managing suppliers.
• Apply tendering, negotiation, and other techniques effectively.
• Enhance the value obtained from suppliers.
• Measure and improve the performance of the purchasing function.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This intensive 5-day training course on Purchasing and Resourcing/Procurement Management is suitable for personnel working across various business functions, including:

• Project Managers
• Tender and Contract Managers
• Purchasing Officers
• Finance Professionals

COURSE CONTENT

Principles of Good Procurement within the Supply Chain

• Understanding the Supply Chain
• Requirements and Specifications
• Spend Mapping
• Supply Segmentation
• Price, Cost, and Value

Principles of Good Management

• Strategy and Vision
• Objectives of Purchasing Management
• Organizational Structure

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Appropriate Sourcing Techniques 
  • Open, Restricted, Negotiated, Competitive Dialogue
  • Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ)
  • Tender Evaluation
• Negotiation Techniques
• Electronic Procurement 
  • E-Auctions
• Risk Assessment and Allocation 
  • Identifying and Mitigating Risk
  • Approved Supplier Lists and Blacklists

Risks and Opportunities in the Supply Market

• Supplier Management and Development 
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Partnerships and Alliances
• Local Supplier Development 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Ethical and Environmentally Responsible Sourcing

Managing Suppliers

• Managing Partnerships 
  • Opportunities for Partnering and Alliances
  • Structure and Duration of Partnerships
• Managing Non-Critical Suppliers
• Negotiation Skills
• Managing Service Suppliers 
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Supplier Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

Measuring Performance and Leading Change

• Key Performance Measures
• Financial Measures
• Ensuring Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Promoting Purchasing to the Organization
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Action Planning

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience.
• Training includes practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
• Tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org.