Professional procurement training
Procurement Workshops
This workshop series follows the procurement process from planning through implementation and is intended for organizations that want to strengthen and transform their supply chain functions.
Overview
The workshops are structured as one- or two-day sessions and delivered in an interactive format. Participants discuss recent issues they have encountered, work through two case studies per workshop, and gain practical knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, tools, and techniques.
What participants gain
- Hands-on discussion around current procurement challenges
- Case-based learning through two workshop case studies
- Greater confidence applying procurement tools and techniques
Who it serves
Organizations that want to improve or transform their supply chain and procurement functions, from planning and process design through implementation.
Workshops
The brochure outlines three procurement-focused workshops, each with a clear objective and a list of core topics covered.
Strategic Procurement Plan: Drivers and Opportunities
Focuses on the strategic planning process across process, technology, people, and sustainability to meet organizational supply chain requirements.
- Goals and objectives
- Current state
- Future state
- Roles and responsibilities
Streamlining the Procurement Process
Covers creative strategies for improving efficiency and building a stronger long-term procurement structure.
- Creative strategies for improving efficiencies
- Process improvement roadmap
- Procurement roadblocks
- Right people with the right skill set
Implementing Recommendations
Explains how to put recommendations from the strategic planning process into action.
- Project outcomes
- Roadmap
- Budgets and timelines
- Implementation team
Facilitators
The brochure includes profiles for two procurement and supply chain professionals supporting the workshop offering.
Boris Tsinman
President of Novus Incorporated, specializing in project management, strategic sourcing, procurement, and logistics. The brochure notes more than 30 years of experience, advisory work across sectors, and multiple public-sector awards.
Nancy Bridson, SCMP
Director of Business Development at Purchasing-Supply Chain Services Inc., with experience in procurement, contracts, sourcing, inventory planning, cost savings, compliance, and supply recruitment across multiple sectors.
Contact
Direct contact information from the brochure is listed below.
Nancy Bridson
Purchasing Supply Chain Services Inc.