Public Procurement Supply Chain and Contracts Management Course

Course Overview

In today's competitive business environment, every function within an organization is scrutinized to ensure it contributes to overall success. The purchasing function, like many service departments, is increasingly evaluated for its value addition to the company. Proactive organizations recognize that procurement and supply chain management are vital for firm success. This course on Enhancing Procurement and Supply Chain Management provides insights into these essential functions, helping organizations leverage them for strategic advantage. Participants will learn how to integrate procurement with broader business objectives, ensuring that these functions play a critical role in organizational success. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Procurement and Purchasing Officers and Managers
• Senior Buyers and Chief Procurement Officers
• Finance Executives involved in procurement decisions
• Suppliers of goods and services to public entities
• Marketing Executives exploring public sector markets
• Lawyers drafting, negotiating, or approving public procurement agreements

Whether you're new to procurement or seeking to refine your skills, this course provides the tools and insights you need. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Define Supply Chain Management: Understand its role and significance within an organization.
• Identify Supply Chain Components: Recognize various components, including those in public sector supply chains.
• Appreciate Procurement's Role: Learn how procurement functions within supply chain management.
• Understand Legal Frameworks: Gain insights into the public procurement legal landscape.
• Align Organizational Functions: Integrate procurement, finance, and other functions for optimal efficiency.
• Apply Procurement Methods: Use various procurement methods, including those for international donor-funded projects.
• Draft Procurement Contracts: Develop contracts using different available methods.
• Manage Contracts: Understand the contract management process within the supply chain framework.
• Negotiate Contracts: Utilize 32 negotiation tactics and resolve disputes effectively.

Key Outcomes

• Strategic Procurement: Leverage procurement as a strategic driver of organizational success.
• Legal and Compliance Expertise: Navigate the legal frameworks governing public procurement.
• Advanced Negotiation Skills: Enhance negotiation capabilities to improve outcomes.
• Comprehensive Supply Chain Insights: Gain a holistic understanding of supply chain dynamics.

Course Outline

Overview of the Supply Chain Concept 

• Focus areas in supply chain management.
• Types of supply chains and their characteristics.
• The role of procurement within the supply chain.

Evolution Towards World-Class Procurement 

• The transformation from buying to supply management.
• Evolutionary stages and pathways to achieving world-class procurement.
• Measuring supply chain performance objectively.

Legal Frameworks and Organizational Alignment 

• Understanding the legal context of public procurement.
• Aligning procurement with finance and other organizational functions.
• Identifying and applying various procurement methods.

Contract Management and Negotiation Strategies 

• Drafting effective procurement contracts.
• Exploring the role of contract management in supply chain success.
• Tactics for effective contract negotiations and dispute resolution.