Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement
Procurement Strategies
Strategic procurement for senior buyers and managers. The programme covers procurement's contribution to strategy, cost drivers, TCO and life-cycle costing, global sourcing and category management, supplier relationship management and procurement leadership and ethics.
At a glance
Catalog codeH18
Duration
- 5 days
LevelPractitioner
Program typeProfessional Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online
Who it's for
- Senior procurement & supply chain professionals
- Managers in global sourcing
- Finance professionals on capital projects
- Project, contract & category managers
- Senior buyers
Learning objectives
- Recognise procurement's contribution to organisational objectives
- Apply the strategic procurement process
- Understand cost drivers, TCO and life-cycle costing
- Apply global sourcing and category management
- Manage supplier relationships and performance
- Lead procurement ethically and sustainably
Detailed content
- Evolution of procurement in the supply chain
- Trends & pressures
- Systems vs functional approach
- Strategic procurement process
- Budgeting & costing
- Fixed vs variable; contribution margin; direct vs indirect
- TCO & capital equipment life-cycle costing
- Bottom-line performance measurement
- Management
- Strategic sourcing benefits
- Sourcing & critical supply strategies (Kraljic)
- Tactical vs strategic sourcing
- Strategic procurement plan
- Category management evolution & structures
- Supplier selection implications
- Vendors into partners
- Supply base integration & development
- Metrics & SLA framework
- Incentives
- Transformational leadership
- Strategic thinking organisations
- Promoting ethical behaviour
- Environmental & sustainable sourcing (ISO 20400)
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Module 1 – Strategic Role of Procurement
- Module 2 – Financial & Cost Impact along the Value Chain
- Module 3 – Global Sourcing & Category
- Module 4 – Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Module 5 – Leadership & Ethics in Procurement
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Build a strategy map and balanced scorecard for your unit
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Strategy map and BSC template
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is Procurement Strategies?
The program runs 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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