The role of procurement is increasing in importance as the pressure to deliver efficiency and effectiveness from external suppliers. Therefore, this training is designed to provide the participants with a firm understanding of modern public sector procurement practice and insight as to how they may best support and contribute to their organization’s procurement objectives.
Overview
The role of procurement is increasing in importance as the pressure to deliver efficiency and effectiveness from external suppliers. Therefore, this training is designed to provide the participants with a firm understanding of modern public sector procurement practice and insight as to how they may best support and contribute to their organization’s procurement objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the essentials of identifying, selecting and managing suppliers
- Understand the strategic nature of the role of procurement
- Be familiar with public sector procurement regulations, procedures and activities
- Understand their role in the procurement process
- Understand the requirement to adhere to organizational procurement policy and guidance
- Be aware of some of the key risks and pitfalls to avoid as a stakeholder
- Understand the context of key procurement initiatives in the public sector
- Be better positioned to contribute to procurement objectives to reduce maverick spend, build efficiencies through supply chain collaboration and reduce cost through consolidation of spend and contract compliance
Target Participants
This course is designed for Non-Procurement people & Stakeholders who work with external suppliers.
