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Mode of delivery: Online Course

Course code: SCM18O

Duration: 8 days

Fee: £5,508.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 48

Course Overview

This advanced programme is designed for procurement professionals looking to optimise procurement performance, integrate procurement into corporate strategy, and prepare for future industry trends. Covering performance measurement, procurement governance, negotiation strategies, and emerging innovations, this course equips participants with the tools to transform procurement into a strategic business function.

Week 2 focuses on empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance their supply chain operations.

Agenda

Day – 1 Procurement Performance Measurement and Governance

Key Procurement Performance Indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking best practices
Evaluating procurement effectiveness and efficiency
Conducting procurement audits and compliance assessments
Procurement governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
Leveraging procurement information systems for data-driven decision-making

Day – 2 Procurement Strategy and Business Integration

Aligning procurement with corporate strategy and long-term business goals
Developing a procurement operating model for strategic impact
Procurement organisation structures and job functions
Transitioning procurement from a transactional to a strategic function
Managing organisational change in procurement transformations

Day – 3 Advanced Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management

Complex contract negotiations and stakeholder alignment strategies
Managing objections and disputes from suppliers and contract parties
Developing long-term supplier partnerships and strategic alliances
Supplier performance incentives and contract compliance management
Automating contract lifecycle management for efficiency and risk reduction

Day – 4 Procurement’s Future – Trends and Innovations

The impact of AI, automation, and predictive analytics on procurement
Geopolitical risks and their influence on global sourcing strategies
Circular economy principles and sustainable procurement innovations
Advanced procurement and supply chain finance strategies
Procurement’s evolving role as a business transformation enabler

Day – 5 Weekly Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives
Action Planning

Day – 6 Foundations of Strategic Supply Chain Management

Understanding Supply and Value Chains
Supply Chain Strategy: Process and Data Flow
Supply Chain Resilience and Efficiency

Day – 7 Building Supply Chain Resilience

Analysing Supply Base and Achieving Stability
Achieving Future State Resilience:
Supply Chain Risk Management:

Day – 8 Enhancing Supply Chain Responsiveness

Demand Forecasting Techniques
Leveraging Technology for Responsiveness
Just-in-Time Inventory Management

Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives
Action Planning

Post-Course

Five (5) x hour-long Executive Coaching sessions at monthly intervals following Course Completion

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

Procurement Officers and Analysts
Category Managers
Supply Chain Managers and professionals
Contract Managers
Sustainability and ESG Officers
Senior Procurement Managers
Finance and Compliance Professionals
Logistics and Operations Managers
Business Analysts focused on supply chain optimisation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

Identify and apply key procurement KPIs to measure performance and drive improvements.
Assess procurement effectiveness and efficiency using benchmarking methodologies.
Conduct procurement audits and compliance assessments to ensure regulatory adherence.
Implement procurement governance frameworks to enhance transparency and accountability.
utilise procurement information systems and data analytics to support strategic decision-making.
Align procurement strategies with corporate objectives to maximise business value.
Design a procurement operating model that enhances efficiency and strategic impact.
Understand different procurement organisation structures and their role in effective procurement management.
Transition procurement from a cost-driven function to a strategic enabler of value creation.
Develop change management strategies to successfully implement procurement transformation initiatives.
Develop advanced negotiation strategies to manage complex procurement contracts.
Handle objections and disputes effectively to maintain supplier relationships.
Establish long-term supplier partnerships and strategic alliances to drive value creation.
Implement performance-based incentives to enhance supplier engagement and compliance.
utilise contract lifecycle automation to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance.
analyse the impact of AI, automation, and predictive analytics on procurement efficiency and decision-making.
Assess geopolitical risks and develop strategies to mitigate their effects on global sourcing.
Apply circular economy principles to drive sustainability and resource efficiency in procurement.
Explore innovative procurement finance strategies to improve cash flow and supplier collaboration.
Position procurement as a key driver of business transformation and strategic growth.
Define and differentiate between supply and value chains and explain their impact on organisational strategy.
Develop a framework for establishing effective process and data flows within a supply chain.
Explain the relationship between supply chain resilience and efficiency, and identify the roles of MRP and ERP systems.
Analyse a supply base to determine its capacity, capability, and reconfigurability.
Develop strategies to achieve both current-state stability and future-state resilience.
Identify and assess supply chain risks, and formulate effective mitigation plans.
Apply appropriate demand forecasting techniques to improve supply chain planning.
Evaluate and utilise technology solutions to enhance supply chain responsiveness.
Assess and implement Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management strategies.