Course Information

Introduction

Effective procurement and solid contract fundamentals are cornerstones of organizational efficiency, cost control, and risk management. This course provides a practical, business-focused introduction to the procurement lifecycle and contract basics, equipping participants with the tools to plan sourcing, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage contract performance while ensuring compliance and value for money.

Objectives

1. Describe the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and define the roles and responsibilities involved.
2. Plan and run a sourcing process, including requirements definition, market approach and evaluation criteria.
3. Evaluate and select suppliers objectively using scoring, due diligence and cost analysis.
4. Draft and review basic contract clauses (scope, price, deliverables, change control, termination and liabilities).
5. Manage contracts after award: performance monitoring, change management, simple dispute avoidance and contract close-out.

Who Should Attend?

1. Procurement Officer / Buyer
2. Contract Administrator or Junior Contract Manager
3. Project Manager responsible for external vendors
4. Finance Analyst responsible for supplier payments and budgeting
5. Department Head or Operational Manager who approves purchases

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.