This intermediate 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection. Designed for those working across the Supply Chain & Procurement sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.
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This intermediate 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection. Designed for those working across the Supply Chain & Procurement sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.
Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Purchasing & Logistics today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.
Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection, driving measurable improvement in Supply Chain & Procurement performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.
11 key learning outcomes
Design and manage global supply chains that balance cost, responsiveness, and resilience
Apply strategic sourcing and category management to optimise procurement spend
Conduct competitive tendering, evaluate bids, and manage supplier selection processes
Manage supplier relationships and performance using SRM frameworks and KPI systems
Apply inventory optimisation techniques to balance availability and holding cost
Evaluate supply chain risk and apply resilience strategies to mitigate disruption
Apply logistics management principles including transportation, warehousing, and distribution
Understand and apply relevant procurement regulations, ethics, and compliance requirements
Develop and manage procurement contracts including terms, administration, and close-out
Apply digital tools and AI to transform supply chain visibility and procurement efficiency
Implement sustainable procurement practices aligned to ESG and circular economy principles
5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops
Apply strategic procurement frameworks and category management to optimise supply base performance.
Spend analysis and categorisation: teams analyse a provided procurement spend dataset, classify spend into categories, apply the Kraljic matrix, and recommend priority sourcing strategies.
Design and execute competitive sourcing processes to achieve best value.
Tender evaluation exercise: teams evaluate a set of four supplier bids against provided evaluation criteria, reach a consensus award recommendation, and document the rationale.
Build strategic supplier partnerships and implement performance management systems.
Supplier scorecard design: teams design a balanced supplier scorecard for a critical oil and gas equipment category, including KPIs, weighting, and review cadence.
Apply logistics and inventory management principles to optimise materials flow.
Inventory analysis: teams conduct an ABC analysis on a provided spare parts inventory, calculate safety stock for A-class items, and recommend an inventory policy.
Apply digital tools, sustainable procurement, and emerging trends to transform supply chain management.
Capstone sourcing strategy: teams develop a category strategy for a provided high-spend procurement category, covering supply market analysis, sourcing approach, supplier selection, SRM plan, and sustainability commitments.
This programme is designed for professionals across these roles
Buyers, category managers, and supply chain analysts seeking to advance their professional capability
Operations managers responsible for materials, spare parts, and contractor management
Finance professionals overseeing procurement spend, supplier contracts, and cost management
Teams responsible for procurement execution on capital projects and major construction programmes
Professionals managing international logistics, customs, and cross-border supply chains
Early-career procurement staff building foundational competency and career credentials
Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime
This course carries internationally recognised professional credits
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