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SCM-008 Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
PROGRAMME BROCHURE

Contracting and Procurement

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Contracting and Procurement.

Duration 5 days
Level Professional
Programme SCM-008
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY Executive & Professional Development www.kaizeneurope.academy
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Programme Overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Contracting and Procurement. It develops practical capability in Contracting Procurement through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Contracting and Procurement.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Contracting and Procurement.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Contracting and Procurement.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Contracting and Procurement.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Contracting and Procurement.

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve contracting and procurement or who need to build practical capability in this area.

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Contracting and Procurement. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Contracting and Procurement. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Contracting and Procurement. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Contracting and Procurement. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Contracting and Procurement.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

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Course Outline

Day01

Contracting and Procurement: Foundations and Operating Context

  • Scope, terminology and professional context of Contracting and Procurement
  • Current practices and emerging trends in Contracting and Procurement
  • Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Contracting and Procurement
  • Diagnostic assessment of current Contracting and Procurement practices
Day02

Core Methods and Tools for Contracting and Procurement

  • procurement strategy
  • spend analysis
  • sourcing
  • supplier selection
Day03

Applied Practice in Contracting and Procurement

  • negotiation
  • contracts
  • supplier performance
  • demand planning
Day04

Performance, Risk and Control in Contracting and Procurement

  • inventory
  • warehouse
  • logistics
  • transport
Day05

Contracting and Procurement: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

  • supply risk
  • cost
  • service levels
  • sustainability
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What You Will Receive

Programme learning materials
Practical resources and templates where applicable
Kaizen completion certificate
Participant support throughout the learning week
Kaizen European Academy

Executive & Professional Development across selected European destinations.

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Website: www.kaizeneurope.academy
Contact: www.kaizeneurope.academy/#contact