PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 2020

The Procurement function has developed from a simple administrative function to a fully-fledged strategic business unit. No longer is it sufficient to simply turn requisitions into orders and then await the delivery of the goods or services. It is therefore imperative for Procurement to constantly deliver value to the organisation by delivering products and services that contributes to the well-being of the organisation.

In order to do this, Best Practices have to be implemented on four levels:

• Strategic.
• Tactical.
• Operational.
• Contingency.

Moreover, Procurement process is part of the overall acquisition process, which in turn, is a key component of end-to-end supply chain management. The acquisition process refers to the steps necessary to acquire goods and services, inter alia, through identification and development of requirements, planning, budgeting, conducting solicitations, obtaining approvals, entering into contract negotiations, and carrying out contract fulfilment. 

This seminar will address the necessary conditions at all four levels for those delegates who want to implement high-performing Procurement functions.

The acquisition process entails, amongst other elements: 

• a. The gathering and analysing of initial demand data; 
• b. Acquisition planning; 
• c. Design of specifications; 
• d. The procurement action; 
• e. Delivery/freight forwarding; 
• f. Receipt & Inspection (R&I); 
• g. Payment; 
• h. Contract management and contract administration. 

This Seminar is designed to provide innovative training and practical guidance and support on all aspects related to the acquisition process. This programme constitutes authoritative guidance on functions and elements for the procurement process and provides a summary overview of the associated steps that are part of the broader acquisition process. Other resource materials and policy documents may be available, including as part of the Supply Chain Operational Guidance (SCOG). For those areas outside of the actual procurement process, such other guidance documents shall prevail over the guidance provided in this seminar.

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