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Introduction to Procurement

This course is designed for delegates new to procurement and for stakeholders who are interested to understand the necessity for a procurement function and how it can add significant value for an organisation.

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of procurement, equipping delegates with key tools and techniques to enable them to enhance their performance quickly.

Course Date: 17th January

Introduction to Negotiation

We are all negotiating constantly, externally with Suppliers, internally with Stakeholders, even domestically!

This course will introduce participants to a structured approach to Negotiation. They will learn that fundamentally negotiation is a process at which we can all continuously improve.

Delegates will be able to understand and utilise a number of key models and methods which they can return to their organisations with and use to enable them to optimise their negotiation performance.

Course Date: 31st January

Understanding the Legal Aspects of Procurement 

Ideally, we would leave all things legal to the Legal Department! However it is not as easy as this as some Companies haven’t even got a Legal Department. It is critical that all members of a Procurement / Buying Team have an understanding of both Contract and Commercial Law.

This 1 day course will provide delegates with a solid introductory understanding of Legal Aspects that apply to Procurement.

Course Date: 7th February

Effective Supplier Management SPM and SRM

Supplier Management is key to Supply Chain Management success. At this stage significant value can be added or can be lost from a Contract. If a Supplier is not managed effectively then the value created in a contract will not be delivered in full – guaranteed!

This course will inform and educate delegates in the value and necessity of Effective Supplier / Contract Management. We will concentrate on Supplier Performance Management (SPM), KPI’s, SLA’s, measures and control methods, moving on to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), where it is appropriate and how you are able to extract additional value beyond the contract requirements from working together with key Supplier partners.

Course Date: 14th February

Adding Value from Sustainability and ESG in Procurement

For Procurement to be effective and value-adding to our end customers, internal or external, consideration and the full integration of Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance, (ESG) factors, is critical to successful delivery.
We must embrace the principles of People, Profit, Planet in all of our procurement activities, whilst ensuring that good governance in our procurement processes and practices is maintained.

This course will provide all delegates with the tools, techniques and knowledge to be able to implement and deliver a procurement strategy encompassing Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance, (ESG) factors.

Course Date: 14th February

Introduction to Category Management

Best practice procurement will always align with a Procurement Category Management structure and strategy.

This course will comprehensively provide all delegates with the key procurement and environmental analysis tools and techniques to be able to develop and implement an effective value adding Category Strategy.

Course Date: 26th February

Effective Inventory Management and Forecasting

In today’s world, ‘Cash is King.’ The challenge for the Inventory Manager is to consistently achieve extremely high stock availability, (service levels), with as low a stock value as possible!

This course will help the participant to thoroughly understand the Role of the Inventory Manager and equip them with the tools and techniques to optimise their performance.

Course Date: 4th March

Introduction to Public Sector Procurement

This introductory course has been designed to aid anyone who would like to develop their knowledge of procurement procedures and improve their skills in the workplace, providing delegates with a range of tools and practical applications which are essential for an effective Procurement department.

This course is specifically tailored for the Public Sector. On completion the delegate will have a broad understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Procurement department.

Course Date: 5th March

Managing & Mitigating Risk in your Supply Chain

You are only as strong as the weakest link in your chain. In these times of running with minimum stock holding to keep the cash flowing, whilst sourcing from a global supply base the need for supply chain strength and resilience is critical.

This course will equip delegates with key tools, techniques and frameworks to ensure that they can eliminate / mitigate as much risk as possible in their supply chains.

The skills, tools and advice delivered in this course will benefit anybody associated with supply chain risk, e.g. procurement / buyers, inventory management, quality, risk and any other appropriate supply chain personnel.

Course Date: 6th March

Generating Social Value and Preventing Modern Day Slavery in your Supply Chain from Effective Procurement

Public Sector Contracting Authorities are obliged to deliver Social Value in accordance with the Social Value Act 2012. Effective Procurement with Social Value embedded at its Core is Critical to this success.

This course will provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the Social Value Act, where it needs to sit strategically within an Organisation and how it effects every stage of the Procurement Cycle from Identification of a Need through to Effective Contract Management.

Additionally this course will inform all Procurement employees and any key Stakeholders on the subject of Modern Day Slavery and to aim to equip them with the Tools and Techniques to prevent and eliminate any instance of Modern Day Slavery in their respective Supply Chains.

Course Date: 11th March

Leadership and Management for Procurement Professionals

As your career advances, you will become less active in Procurement as you engage more in managing people and stakeholders. Here you will need to utilise soft skills more than technical capabilities.

Can a good manager become a great leader? In this course we will look at Leadership and Management in depth, examine the characteristics of a good manager and the traits of great leadership and how these skills can be applied by todays procurement professionals.

Course Date: 12th March

Stakeholder Management for Procurement Professionals

Communication skills are key to success. The purpose of this course is to equip delegates with a range of key skills and techniques to be able to engage and manage all types of stakeholders, internal and external effectively.

Course Date: 13th March

Financial Aspects for the Procurement Professional 

In any Procurement and Supply Chain role it is critical that all staff members have a solid understanding of all Financial Aspects that can affect their role. As people develop and progress their level of Financial Knowledge will need to develop along this which will facilitate their development.

This course introduces delegates to the Fundamental of Accounting, the key elements of an Annual Report, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Ratio Analysis etc. and the principles of costing and pricing.

Course Date: 19th March

Commercial Awareness for the Procurement Team

This course provides an excellent, comprehensive 1-day commercial overview and introduction to a range of Market Analysis Tools and Techniques that are essential for all Supply Chain and Procurement staff. Together with a key insight into Stakeholder Management utilising a world renowned model this course will equip delegates well for their future development within their organisation.

Course Date: 20th March