Pideya Learning Academy

Comprehensive Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
24 Feb - 05 Mar 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
17 Mar - 26 Mar 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
07 Apr - 16 Apr 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
09 Jun - 18 Jun 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
07 Jul - 16 Jul 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
08 Sep - 17 Sep 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
20 Oct - 29 Oct 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
24 Nov - 03 Dec 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250

Course Overview

Procurement and supply chain management have become critical drivers of organizational success in today’s globalized economy. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, 76% of organizations view supply chain resilience as a top priority, while McKinsey reports that optimized procurement strategies can reduce costs by 15-25%. This Comprehensive Procurement and Supply Chain Management course combines Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies with Procurement Audit Techniques and Practices, providing professionals with the strategic and analytical skills needed to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across procurement and supply chain operations.
The modern supply chain is no longer just about logistics—it encompasses strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and financial optimization. With global supply chain disruptions costing businesses $1.9 trillion in 2022 (World Economic Forum), organizations must adopt integrated approaches to procurement and supply chain management. This course equips participants with the latest methodologies in demand planning, category management, cost analysis, and procurement auditing, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Highlights of the Training:
Strategic Procurement Frameworks: Learn how to align procurement with business objectives using value chain analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance metrics.
Risk and Compliance Management: Master procurement audit techniques to detect fraud, assess compliance, and ensure value-for-money in contracts.
Supply Chain Optimization: Explore inventory management, logistics integration, and demand forecasting to reduce lead times and operational costs.
Fraud Prevention & Ethical Procurement: Understand red flags in procurement fraud and implement controls to mitigate corruption risks.
Global Best Practices: Analyze case studies from Fortune 500 companies on supply chain digitization, sustainable procurement, and crisis response strategies.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to design resilient supply chain strategies, conduct procurement audits, and implement cost-saving measures that enhance profitability and operational agility.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategic Procurement Frameworks: Learn how to align procurement with business objectives using value chain analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Risk and Compliance Management: Master procurement audit techniques to detect fraud, assess compliance, and ensure value-for-money in contracts.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Explore inventory management, logistics integration, and demand forecasting to reduce lead times and operational costs.
  • Fraud Prevention & Ethical Procurement: Understand red flags in procurement fraud and implement controls to mitigate corruption risks.
  • Global Best Practices: Analyze case studies from Fortune 500 companies on supply chain digitization, sustainable procurement, and crisis response strategies.
  • Strategic Procurement Frameworks: Learn how to align procurement with business objectives using value chain analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Risk and Compliance Management: Master procurement audit techniques to detect fraud, assess compliance, and ensure value-for-money in contracts.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Explore inventory management, logistics integration, and demand forecasting to reduce lead times and operational costs.
  • Fraud Prevention & Ethical Procurement: Understand red flags in procurement fraud and implement controls to mitigate corruption risks.
  • Global Best Practices: Analyze case studies from Fortune 500 companies on supply chain digitization, sustainable procurement, and crisis response strategies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Develop integrated procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Apply cost-analysis tools (TCO, should-cost modeling) to optimize supplier negotiations.
Implement procurement audit frameworks to assess compliance and prevent fraud.
Enhance supplier relationship management (SRM) for long-term value creation.
Utilize demand planning and inventory optimization techniques to reduce waste.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions and ethical violations.
Leverage digital procurement tools (e-procurement, blockchain) for transparency.

Personal Benefits

Participants will acquire:
Strategic decision-making skills for procurement and supply chain leadership.
Audit expertise to advance in compliance and risk management roles.
Certification-ready knowledge (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent).
Competitive advantage in a $15 trillion global procurement market (Gartner).

Organisational Benefits

Organizations will gain:
Cost Reduction: 15-30% savings through strategic sourcing and waste elimination.
Enhanced Compliance: Reduced audit failures and fraud-related losses.
Supply Chain Resilience: Improved contingency planning for disruptions.
Stakeholder Confidence: Transparent, ethical procurement processes.

Who Should Attend

Procurement & Supply Chain Managers seeking strategic integration.
Finance & Audit Professionals overseeing procurement compliance.
Logistics & Operations Directors optimizing end-to-end supply chains.
Public Sector Officials managing tenders and contract governance.
Consultants advising on procurement digitization and risk frameworks.

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Integration
Fundamentals of modern procurement and SCM World-class procurement benchmarks and standards Process capability assessment and gap analysis Developing integrated procurement-SCM strategies The value chain model and competitive advantage Lead time optimization techniques Inventory decision-making frameworks Advanced category management approaches Transitioning to world-class procurement operations
Module 2: Procurement Cost Management and Value Engineering
Competency frameworks for procurement excellence Internal resource optimization strategies Business alignment of procurement functions Price analysis and cost exploration methods Value engineering principles and applications Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis Should-cost modeling techniques Developing SCM strategic roadmaps World-class benchmarking methodologies Marketing the SCM function's value proposition
Module 3: Procurement Audit Fundamentals
Procurement audit concepts and frameworks Organizational context analysis for audits Mandate and governance considerations Internal control mechanisms evaluation End-to-end procurement process mapping Approval workflows and execution sequences
Module 4: Risk-Based Procurement Auditing
Functional responsibilities in procurement Delegation of authority frameworks Risk assessment methodologies Fraud and corruption vulnerability analysis Audit purpose and scope development Strategic audit planning approaches Sample selection techniques for contract audits
Module 5: Audit Implementation and Reporting
Evidence collection and analysis methods Audit report structuring and presentation Legal compliance verification techniques Value-for-money assessment frameworks Findings documentation best practices Recommendation development strategies Audit follow-up and corrective action tracking
Module 6: Fraud Risk Management in Procurement
Fraud typologies and corruption patterns Organizational impact assessment Sector-specific corruption risks Fraud triangle analysis (opportunity, pressure, rationalization) Control effectiveness evaluation Preventive measures implementation
Module 7: Proactive Fraud Prevention
Common procurement fraud schemes Contracting process vulnerabilities Legal and ethical frameworks Red flag identification systems Detection mechanisms and tools Preventive control frameworks Investigation preparedness strategies

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