CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Understanding Procurement Principles
- Distinction between procurement and purchasing activities.
- Identifying the objectives of procurement.
- The significance of procurement's role.
- Aligning procurement with business strategic goals.
- Creating a procurement strategy.
DAY 2: The Procurement Workflow
- Essential roles and responsibilities.
- Establishing commodity teams.
- Organising procurement activities.
- Crafting the procurement policy.
- Designing the supplier selection process.
DAY 3: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Overview of SRM principles.
- The value of the buyer/supplier partnership.
- Formulating the SRM strategy.
- Fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Inspiring suppliers and promoting continuous improvement.
DAY 4: Oversight and Management of Supplier Contracts
- Overseeing contracts and establishing expectations.
- The significance of setting appropriate baselines.
- Performing supplier evaluations based on performance metrics.
- Addressing issues with underperforming suppliers.
- Managing breaches and resolving disputes.
