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Course Overview:

This course equips professionals with the essential skills needed to excel in the modern procurement and supply chain landscape. It emphasizes ethical procurement practices, sustainable sourcing techniques, and the critical importance of value for money in procurement decisions. Participants will explore sustainable supply chain management, ethical supply chain strategies, and procurement and supply ethics, focusing on applying ethical sourcing methods and codes of ethics to real-world procurement challenges. The course also covers vital areas such as supplier performance management, procurement value engineering, conflict of interest resolution, and zero defects in procurement. By the course's end, participants will master procurement operational performance, reduce procurement cycle times, and optimize sourcing processes to deliver sustainable procurement solutions that drive value across their organizations.

Target Audience:

Procurement Managers
Supply Chain Coordinators
Sustainability Officers
Purchasing Agents
Procurement Analysts
Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals looking to specialize in sustainable and ethical practices

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Procurement and Purchasing
Supply Chain Management
Compliance and Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Quality Assurance
Supplier Relationship Management

Targeted Industries:

Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Technology
Government and Public Sector
Energy and Utilities
Non-profit Organizations

Course Offerings:

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

Implement ethical procurement practices and ensure sustainable supply chain management.
Develop and enforce codes of ethics in procurement.
Analyze and improve procurement operational performance through supplier evaluation techniques.
Address conflict of interest in procurement and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
Measure and reduce procurement cycle times, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality supplies.

Training Methodology:

This course will utilize a blended learning approach, combining theoretical concepts with practical application. It includes case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises to optimize procurement. Interactive sessions will focus on conflict resolution and improving procurement performance. The training also features e-learning modules on ethical standards and sustainable supply chain strategies, along with group projects on sustainable procurement solutions and supplier performance management.

Course Toolbox:

Detailed ebooks on ethical procurement practices
Checklists for supplier performance management
Templates for procurement and supply KPI development
Case studies on sustainable sourcing techniques

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Fundamentals

Topic 1: Understanding Different Sectors of Procurement and Supply
Topic 2: Techniques to Achieve Added Value in Procurement
Topic 3: Defining Value for Money in Procurement
Topic 4: Applying the Five Rights to Procurement (Products and Services)
Topic 5: Introduction to Lifetime Costs and Their Importance
Topic 6: Identifying the Role of Efficiency and Effectiveness in Procurement Success
Reflection & Review: Review of Procurement Fundamentals and Key Takeaways from Added Value Concepts

Day 2: Value for Money and Quality in Procurement

Topic 1: Exploring Economies of Scale vs. Quality of Product/Service
Topic 2: Value Engineering and Value Analysis Techniques
Topic 3: Defining and Achieving Quality in Procurement
Topic 4: Introduction to Quality Assurance and Zero Defects in Procurement
Topic 5: Techniques for Assessing the Quality of Supplies (Products and Services)
Topic 6: Securing Required Quantities within Required Timescales
Reflection & Review: Key Strategies for Maximizing Value for Money and Ensuring Quality Standards

Day 3: Sourcing Processes and Supplier Management

Topic 1: Establishing Procurement Needs and Liaison with Users/Customers
Topic 2: The Make or Buy Decision and Its Role in Procurement
Topic 3: Creating Effective Specifications for Products and Services
Topic 4: Approaches to Surveying the Market and Supplier Appraisal
Topic 5: Techniques for Inviting and Assessing Quotations and Tenders
Topic 6: Measuring Supplier Performance and Utilizing E-Sourcing Technologies
Reflection & Review: Insights into Sourcing Processes and Supplier Relationship Optimization

Day 4: Ethical Procurement and Codes of Conduct

Topic 1: The Importance of the CIPS Code of Conduct in Procurement
Topic 2: Promoting the Eradication of Unethical Business Practices
Topic 3: The Role and Use of Codes of Ethics in Procurement
Topic 4: Monitoring Stakeholders to Uphold Codes of Ethics
Topic 5: Managing and Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Procurement
Topic 6: Ensuring Compliance with Laws and Regulations in Ethical Procurement
Reflection & Review: Ethical Considerations and Codes of Conduct in Procurement Practices

Day 5: Enhancing Operational Performance and Budget Control

Topic 1: Recognizing and Improving Customer Service in Procurement
Topic 2: Methods to Evaluate and Improve Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction
Topic 3: Measuring and Reducing Cycle Times for Sourcing Processes
Topic 4: Analyzing Departmental Budgets and Understanding Variances
Topic 5: Developing Action Plans for Performance and Budget Improvement
Topic 6: Methods for Controlling Budgets and Mitigating Future Variances
Reflection & Review: Final Review of Procurement Operational Performance and Budget Control Techniques

How This Course is Different from Other Courses:

This course stands out by integrating a complete focus on both ethical procurement practices and sustainable supply chain strategies. Unlike traditional procurement courses, this program emphasizes real-world application of CIPS ethical standards and provides participants with actionable insights into reducing procurement cycle times and optimizing sourcing processes. It also includes unique elements such as conflict of interest resolution and sustainable procurement solutions, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to address modern procurement challenges while upholding the highest ethical standards.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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London	Week 18, 2026 27 Apr - 01 May 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Paris	Week 20, 2026 11 - 15 May 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
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Rome	Week 28, 2026 06 - 10 Jul 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
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