PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Course Introduction: #

This programme is designed to enable participants improve the efficiency of the Procurement process and therefore optimise the positive results of the expenditure of public funds. The programme will also examine the vital issues related to Procurement and Supply Chain Management which will assist delegates to develop effective strategies for improved performance.

The course will focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in managing the Supply Chain.

Who should attend: #

Purchasing Directors, Supply Chain Managers, Project Managers and officers responsible for the development and implementation of procurement policies and strategies. This includes responsibility for the Management of Purchasing, Stock control, Material handling, Warehousing or distribution, working in public and private organisation.

Training Outcomes: #

By the end of the programme delegates will be able to:

• manage the key issues associated with International sourcing
• create and develop appropriate Procurement strategies which most suit their organisations
• understand the role of Procurement within the Institutional and Economic environment
• manage International Suppliers
• implement a transparent and ethical Procurement system
• implement a transparent tendering process including evaluation of Tenders
• monitor the Procurement process for compliance and value for money
• successfully develop a global Supply Chain and its components
• understand Legal matters in Procurement Management
• assess and address vulnerability in Procurement processes
• understand the difference between JIT process and Stockholding
• implement Risk Management processes in Procurement
• create contingency Strategies to plan for uncertainties
• Manage their organisational Stockholding in the most cost effective way
• assess the impact of International Trade provisions and National regulations
• contribute to the development of ethical procurement and anti corruption policies
• establish a policy for the packaging and transportation of goods
• identify tool kits for improving performance
• measure performance of the supply function to make sure objectives are met and maintained

Course Information: #

Course Duration: 2 Weeks #

Course Fee: ‎£5,000/$7,500 + VAT #