Introduction to Procurement

This course is aimed at those who are new to Procurement, be they planning to start a career in Procurement, or wanting to know more about Procurement practices.

Procurement should be one of the core aspects of a business, get it right and it helps a business to function effectively, but poor Procurement practices waste money, time and effort.

Duration: 1 Day Course

Course Outline (PDF)

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Appreciate the role of the Procurement function in a business
  • Understand the core principles and benefits of effective Procurement practices
  • Understand the Procurement Cycle including Sourcing, Appraising, and Awarding contracts to suppliers
  • Understand different types of Specifications
  • Identify and Practice the skills required to be successful in Procurement.
Price: £450 + vat

Dates

  • Wednesday 4th June 2025
  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025
  • Tuesday 9th December 2025
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