Purchasing And Resourcing/procurement Management Workshop in Kenya
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.
| Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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| 07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3500 | Johannesburg |
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| 21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa |
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| 18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Kigali |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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| 15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi |
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