This training program is designed to equip procurement professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in global procurement. It empowers them to drive procurement excellence in a global context and achieve optimal outcomes for their organizations.
Understand the fundamentals of global procurement and supply chain management.
Develop and implement effective international procurement strategies.
Employ robust supplier selection and evaluation methodologies.
Manage risks and compliance issues in global procurement.
Conduct successful international negotiations.
Leverage technology to enhance global procurement processes.
Global procurement managers and officers.
International purchasing professionals.
Supply chain managers.
Contract managers.
Anyone involved in global procurement and supply chain management.
Introduction to global procurement principles and processes.
Understanding the global procurement lifecycle.
Legal and ethical considerations in international procurement.
Global procurement strategies and best practices.
Case studies on successful global procurement initiatives.
Developing effective global procurement strategies.
Strategic sourcing in an international context.
Aligning global procurement with organizational goals.
Cost management and value creation in global procurement.
Implementing global procurement policies and procedures.
Criteria for selecting international suppliers.
RFP (Request for Proposal) and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes.
Conducting supplier audits and assessments.
Managing supplier performance and relationships.
Building long-term strategic partnerships with global suppliers.
Identifying risks in international procurement.
Developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Managing geopolitical and economic risks.
Case studies on global procurement risk management.
Principles of international negotiation.
Preparation strategies for global negotiations.
Tactics and techniques for effective international negotiation.
Overcoming cultural differences and communication barriers.
Negotiation simulation exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Introduction to e-procurement tools and technologies.
Implementing global procurement software solutions.
Using data analytics to drive procurement decisions.
Enhancing transparency and efficiency through technology.
Case studies on successful technology implementations.
Understanding sustainability in global procurement.
Implementing sustainable procurement practices.
Ethical considerations and corporate social responsibility.
Measuring and reporting on sustainability performance.
Building a sustainable procurement strategy.
Fundamentals of global logistics and supply chain management.
Managing international transportation and logistics.
Warehouse and inventory management in a global context.
Ensuring supply chain continuity and resilience.
Case studies on global supply chain management.
Budgeting and financial planning for global procurement.
Cost analysis and reduction strategies.
Managing foreign exchange and currency risks.
Financial performance measurement and reporting.
Case studies on financial management in procurement.
Leadership skills for global procurement professionals.
Driving innovation in global procurement processes.
Change management and organizational transformation.
Developing a global procurement team.
Best practices for continuous improvement.
