Custom Courses Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Procurement Professional Training

SAQA US AATICD-0129 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips procurement professionals with the skills to manage strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and ethical procurement practices. Participants will learn to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with South African regulations. The course enhances efficiency and value creation in organizational procurement functions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply strategic sourcing principles to identify and select suppliers that align with organizational goals.
  • Analyze procurement data to evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Evaluate and implement ethical procurement practices in compliance with South African legislation.
  • Design effective contract management strategies to mitigate risks and ensure supplier accountability.
  • Implement inventory management techniques to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Demonstrate negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and build long-term supplier partnerships.

Target Audience

This course is designed for procurement officers, supply chain managers, and professionals seeking to advance their procurement expertise. It is also suitable for individuals transitioning into procurement roles from related fields.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of business operations is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Procurement and Supply Chain

Objectives:
• Understand the role of procurement within the supply chain.
• Identify key procurement principles and ethical standards.
• Distinguish between strategic and operational procurement.
• Recognise the legal and regulatory framework governing procurement in South Africa.

Topics:
• Introduction to procurement and supply chain management
• The procurement cycle: from need identification to contract close-out
• Ethical procurement and code of conduct
• Overview of relevant legislation: PPPFA, PFMA, and BBBEE
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities in procurement

Day 2: Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Selection

Objectives:
• Apply sourcing strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Conduct market research and supplier identification.
• Evaluate and select suppliers using objective criteria.
• Understand total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-based sourcing.

Topics:
• Strategic sourcing: make-or-buy, single vs multi-sourcing
• Supplier pre-qualification and due diligence
• Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Evaluation criteria and scoring models
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

Day 3: Negotiation and Contract Management

Objectives:
• Prepare and conduct effective procurement negotiations.
• Draft clear and enforceable contract terms.
• Manage contract performance and variations.
• Handle disputes and contract close-out professionally.

Topics:
• Negotiation planning: BATNA, ZOPA, and tactics
• Key clauses in procurement contracts: SLAs, warranties, indemnities
• Contract administration: monitoring, reporting, and amendments
• Managing non-performance and breach of contract
• Contract close-out and lessons learned

Day 4: Procurement Operations and Risk Management

Objectives:
• Manage the procure-to-pay (P2P) process efficiently.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Use procurement technology and e-procurement tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Topics:
• Procure-to-pay (P2P) process: requisition, ordering, receipt, invoice
• Procurement risks: supply disruption, price volatility, fraud
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• E-procurement systems and digital tools
• Internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit trails

Day 5: Strategic Procurement, Performance Measurement, and Professional Development

Objectives:
• Align procurement strategy with organisational strategy.
• Develop and use key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement.
• Apply continuous improvement and sustainable procurement practices.
• Plan personal professional development in procurement.

Topics:
• Strategic procurement planning and category management
• Procurement KPIs: cost savings, supplier performance, cycle time
• Sustainable procurement and green supply chain
• Continuous improvement: Lean, Six Sigma in procurement
• Career pathways and professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, SAPICS)

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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