A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Procurement and Supply Chain Management Best Practices
Expand Your Vision and Knowledge to
Drive Your Organisation to Success
Course Overview
The development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all materials, goods, equipment and services has become a critical issue in all organizations wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity. This GLOMACS Procurement and Supply Chain Management Best Practices training course explores key concepts forming the basis of procurement and supply chain management and moves through leading edge issues that confront organizations today.
This fast-paced PMI approved Procurement and Supply Chain Management Best Practices training course is designed for those wanting to develop high performance purchasing and supply chain organizations:
- Achieve a thorough understanding of what is the best practice
- Establish the mission, vision, and knowledge needed to successfully implement the processes and methods needed to reach world-class performance
- Provide an overview of the key drivers involved when viewing supply chains from a logistics/demand point of view
- Explain what procurement and supply chain management are fundamentally about so that delegates are able to apply key techniques in controlling cost, time and the movement of goods and materials to customers and users
- Provide practical skills to take back to the workplace to enable delegates to change current methods and activities and work better with all supply chain players
Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
Module I - Procurement Best Practices
Module II - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Training Objectives
Participants attending this Procurement and Supply Chain Management Best Practices training course will:
- Review the meaning of strategic procurement
- Be given examples of best practices in procurement and the supply chain
- Review how to obtain best pricing
- Be taught how to develop spend analysis
- Develop a functional and cross functional view of the supply chain
- See that better working with all of the supply chain players pays
- Consider Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Who should Attend?
- Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel
- Project, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance, Personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of purchases and contracts
- Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals
- All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities
- Those who need to develop their limited understanding about Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
Module 1: Procurement Best Practices
DAY 1: Seeing Procurement as a Dynamic, Interactive System
- The System Approach vs. the Traditional Functional Approach
- What is the goal of Procurement?
- Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
- An Overview of the Procurement Process
- Procurement as Part of the Supply Chain
DAY 2: Developing the Strategic Procurement Decisions
- Make / Buy Decision
- Vertical Integration
- Alliances and Partnerships
- Inter-company Trade
- Reciprocity and Counter Trade
- Supplier Strategy
- The Coordination Strategy
- The Purchasing Organisation
DAY 3: Implementing the Tactical Procurement Decisions
- Supplier Involvement
- Value Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Rating and Ranking
- Contract Management
- IT Systems and e-Procurement
- Policies and Procedures
- Staffing the Procurement Department
DAY 4: Dealing with Operational Procurement Decisions
- Selecting the most Appropriate Ordering Process
- Addressing Quality Issues
- Follow-up
- Overdue Orders
- Expediting
- The Payment Process
- Reducing the Cost of Procurement: Small Value Purchase Orders
DAY 5: Contingency Procurement Decisions
- The Different Contingency Situations
- Contingency Management
Procurement Performance Measurement
- Spend Analysis
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Supplier Performance Measurement
Module 2: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
DAY 6: Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain
- Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- History and the Development
- Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
- International and Global Logistics
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
- The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
DAY 7: Transportation Economics
- The Role of Transportation in Logistics
- Management Key Decisions
- Types of Mode or Intermodal System
- International Commercial Terms in Transportation and the Liabilities
- Documentation in Transportation
- Hazardous Materials Transportation
DAY 8: Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Warehouse Management:
- Role in the Supply Chain
- Flows
- Equipment Selection
- Supply Chain Risks:
- Operational
- Inventory
- Exchange Rates
- Financial
- Disruption
- Security
DAY 9: Procurement in Supply Chain
- The Difference between Procurement and Purchasing
- What is the role of Procurement and Purchasing?
- Support Operational Requirements
- Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base
- Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Groups
- Team Roles and Responsibilities
DAY 10: Inventory Management
- Statistics in Inventory Management
- Financial in Inventory Management
- Selective Inventory Control Management
- Understanding Inventory Status
- Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
- Improving the Organisation’s Logistics and Supply Chain
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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