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The Complete Course on Procurement Strategy Management

Improving an Organisation’s Profitability Through Procurement Understanding

The Complete Course on Procurement Strategy Management
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

15-19 Jun 2026
Riyadh
$5,950
17-21 Aug 2026
London
$5,950
07-11 Dec 2026
Dubai
$5,950
19-23 Apr 2027
Dubai
$5,950
16-20 Aug 2027
London
$5,950
06-10 Dec 2027
Dubai
$5,950

ONLINE

28 Sep-02 Oct 2026
Online
$4,950
09-13 Nov 2026
Online
$4,950
22-26 Mar 2027
Online
$4,950
27 Sep-01 Oct 2027
Online
$4,950
08-12 Nov 2027
Online
$4,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

The Complete Course on Procurement Strategy Management provides participants with the tools and insights needed to transform procurement into a strategic driver of organizational performance. By addressing common performance gaps, this training course helps procurement teams deliver continuous improvements that align with corporate objectives and drive profitability.

Participants will learn to focus on high-impact procurement activities that demonstrate creativity, market insight, and agility. The course emphasizes aligning procurement functions with organizational priorities, measuring contribution through key performance indicators, and managing suppliers to achieve world-class results. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain actionable strategies to position procurement as a core strategic competency within their organization.

Key focus areas of this course:

  • Developing high-performance procurement teams and personnel
  • Measuring and monitoring leading procurement performance
  • Applying strategic purchasing and management strategies effectively
  • Understanding and implementing international best practices in procurement
  • Managing supplier relationships to achieve best-in-class results
  • Leveraging analytics and KPIs to optimize procurement outcomes

What are the goals?

This Procurement Strategy Training Course equips participants to develop and manage procurement operations that deliver measurable value and contribute directly to organizational success.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Build and lead high-performance procurement teams
  • Develop strategic purchasing plans that improve internal customer service
  • Utilize analytics to guide procurement decision-making and strategy
  • Design and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor procurement success
  • Identify and apply critical competencies for world-class purchasing personnel
  • Enhance supplier management and contract execution for optimal results
  • Align procurement strategy with organizational priorities to maximize impact

Who is this Training Course for?

This Strategic Purchasing Course is designed for professionals who manage or influence procurement operations and want to enhance their strategic impact within their organization.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Procurement, purchasing, and contracts personnel
  • Contract administration and project management staff
  • Engineering, facilities, finance, and maintenance professionals involved in procurement
  • Personnel responsible for planning and managing tenders, sourcing, and supplier performance
  • Leaders overseeing the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The course uses a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure comprehension, retention, and practical application. Highly interactive sessions encourage participants to reflect on current practices and identify areas for improvement.

Facilitators will guide learning through lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Participants will analyze procurement operations, develop strategic plans, apply analytics, and practice supplier management techniques. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to implement procurement strategies that improve efficiency, enhance supplier relationships, and position procurement as a key contributor to organizational success.

The Course Content

Day One: Steps to Becoming World Class
  • What World Class Procurement Departments do differently
  • Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
  • The Kraljic Matrix
  • Winning Procurement Competencies
  • Build a Solid Business Case
Day Two: Evaluating Your Own Operation
  • Procurement Gap & Benchmarking Analysis
  • Spend & Opportunity Analysis
  • Developing the Procurement Department Strategic Plan
  • Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For Procurement
  • Material Chain Management
Day Three: Continuous Improvement Roadmap
  • Key Enablers of Procurement
  • Agile Procurement
  • Supplier Pricing and Managing Price
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Digitalisation
Day Four: Supplier Management Approaches
  • Supplier Classification System
  • Supplier Qualification Methods
  • Supplier Performance Metrics
  • Managing Procurement Risks
  • Contract Management
Day Five: Improving the Image of Procurement
  • Global Sourcing
  • Market Intelligence
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Keeping Current in the profession

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX