| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Kampala, Uganda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 5 Days | USD 2,000 | USD 2,000 | Enroll |
| Dubai, UAE | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Abuja, Nigeria | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Accra, Ghana | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Pretoria, South Africa | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Start & End Date | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Enroll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14āSep 22, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Sep 28āOct 06, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Oct 12āOct 20, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Oct 26āNov 03, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 09āNov 17, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 23āDec 01, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 07āDec 15, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 21āDec 29, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 04āJan 12, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 18āJan 26, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Feb 01āFeb 09, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Feb 15āFeb 23, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 01āMar 09, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 15āMar 23, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 29āApr 06, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 12āApr 20, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 26āMay 04, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 10āMay 18, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 24āJun 01, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 07āJun 15, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 21āJun 29, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jul 05āJul 13, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
About the Course
Procurement has evolved from a simple administrative function to a full-fledged strategic business unit. The primary role of a procurement manager has completely changed and now requires an entirely new set of abilities due to the modern advancements in purchasing, which include the ability to acquire raw materials, goods, and services from any location around the globe. This training on procurement best practices course will walk you through the most recent technology developments in procurement, giving participants a competitive edge.
Target Participants
Training on procurement best practices is ideal for procurement staff, project managers, finance staff, operational staff, government officials, and any other professionals who want to build their skills in procurement management.
Course Duration
- Classroom ā 5 Days
- Online ā 7 Days
What you will learn
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving nature of procurement in detail and comprehend how the organization will benefit from this
- Recognize global trends and be able to implement them
- Work to increase efficiency within the procurement department by creating custom KPIs and processes based on best practice guidelines
- Develop an effective strategy for sourcing and building relationships with key suppliers and have a framework for how this should be done
Course Outline
Procurement as a Dynamic, Interactive System
- Definition of procurement
- The system approach vs. the traditional functional approach
- What is the goal of procurement?
- Developing the strategic procurement plan
- Overview of the procurement process
- Procurement as part of the supply chain
Developing the Strategic Procurement Decisions
- Make/buy decision
- Vertical integration
- Alliances and partnerships
- Inter-company trade
- Reciprocity and countertrade
- Supplier strategy
- The coordination strategy
- The purchasing organization
Implementing the Tactical Procurement Decisions
- Supplier Involvement
- Value analysis
- Quality assurance
- Supplier selection
- Supplier rating and ranking
- Contract management
- IT systems and e-procurement
- Policies and procedures
- Staffing the procurement department
Dealing with Operational Procurement Decisions
- Selecting the most appropriate ordering process
- Addressing quality issues
- Follow-up
- Overdue orders
- Expediting
- The payment process
- Reducing the cost of the procurement: small-value purchase orders
Contingency Procurement Decisions
- The different contingency situations
- Contingency management
Procurement Performance Measurement
- Spend analysis
- Total cost of ownership
- Supplier performance measurement
Training Approach
Our training on procurement best practices course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in procurement. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this training on procurement best practices, participants will be issued a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations, and tailor-made needs.
