Introduction to Procurement Processes

The 1-day introductory programme is delivered by experienced practitioners who provide real world advice and guidance on the application of best practice procurement procedures in the workplace.

This CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme is accredited by SR Supply Chain Consultants Limited – a CIPS Centre of Excellence.

Designed to equip you with the fundamental tools and techniques needed to guarantee the effectiveness of the procurement process in your organisation, it provides a practical exploration of key topics including:

- Stakeholder engagement,
- Specification writing,
- Market sourcing,
- Supplier appraisal,
- Timescales,
- Contract Management.

Course content includes:

- Role of procurement,
- Stakeholders involved in the procurement process,
- Identifying the need for procurement,
- Stakeholder engagement,
- Specifying the need,
- Effective specification writing,
- Developing evaluation criteria,
- Choosing section and award criteria,
- Sourcing the market,
- Frameworks,
- OJEU,
- Local Sourcing,
- Appraising the supplier,
- Ray Carter's 10 Cs,
- Selecting the "right" supplier,
- Ensuring the right balance between commercial and technical criteria,
- Negotiation,
- Contract Award,
- Timescales,
- Alcatel,
- De-briefing bidders,
- Dealing with legal challenge,
- Contract management,
- Vendor rating,
- Exit arrangements,
- Review the process.

The course is regularly run as an open session, but can also be tailored and delivered on your company premises.

Category: Classes / Courses | Professional Training | Classes, Courses & Workshops.

Price:
(Excluding VAT): GBP 199.