Introduction to Managing the Procurement Process

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Course duration: 2 Days

Course running order

Day 1

The role and impact of procurement in organisations
The changing role and impact of procurement
Structures, span of control and delegation of procurement
Concepts of Supply Chain Management
Understanding the nature and form of your supply chains
Contemporary Initiatives in Supply Chain Management
The Procurement Cycle
The Five Rights
Organisational added value from procurement
From identification to satisfaction of need

Day 2

The Process Assessment and Infrastructure
Key stages of the procurement process
Defining needs and developing sourcing strategies
Supplier appraisal and the selection process
Building in sustainable and ethical procurement practices
Requests for interest, Requests for quotes, managing tenders
Contract transition and award

Course objectives

This programme aims to provide delegates with an appreciation of key aspects of managing the procurement process from identifying needs through to the monitoring of performance of their suppliers

Who should attend?

Teams that are embarking on new developments in procurement practice in their organisation

Duration / Fees

A 2-day single manned course

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