Targeted Audiences:
These procurement and supply courses are the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle as it’s focus, it is at the same level as the first year of an undergraduate degree course. It’s suitable for those in operational roles or those managing or supervising the procurement and supply function who want to develop their career and work towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

Learning Objectives:
You will learn about making procurement and supply happen within an organization, and you will be equipped with an essential range of knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Learn how to apply practical, theoretical and technical knowledge, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex, non-routine problems.
On completion, you will be able to analyze, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas and have an informed awareness of differing perspectives and approaches within the profession. You will also be able to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

List of Courses / Module:

Module #	Topic	Date	Time
1	Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply	Oct 15 & 22, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to identify the key stakeholders in the application of the sourcing process and analyse the procurement cycle, evaluating the influence that procurement and supply has as a source of added value for the organisation.
2	Business Needs in Procurement and Supply	Nov 19, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to devise a business case for requirements to be externally sourced and will understand the role of market management and competitive forces as they specify goods and services in procurement and supply.
3	Commercial Contracting	Nov 26, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to describe the key elements and legal aspects of formal commercial contracts, and analyse and interpret the fundamentals of specifications and key performance indicators that are included in contractual arrangements made with suppliers.
4	Ethical and Responsible Sourcing	Dec 3, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to explain the options and associated processes available for sourcing with external suppliers. They will also examine the legal and ethical impact and the implications of corporate social responsibility, on the final sourcing decision.
5	Commercial Negotiations	Dec 10, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to identify approaches to successfully achieving negotiated commercial agreements with external organisations.
6	Supplier Relationships	Dec 17, 2022	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to analyse the dynamics of supplier relationships, examine the processes and procedures for working with stakeholders and appreciate the concept of partnering.
7	Whole Life Asset Management	Jan 14, 2023	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to explain methods of inventory storage and control and analyse the concept of whole life cost from concept through to disposal.
8	Procurement and Supply in Practice	Jan 21 & 28, 2023	9AM - 5PM
	Outcome: Learners will be able to demonstrate the practical application of the key elements of the procurement cycle in an integrated manner, within a workplace context.