Procurement in the Post Crisis Environment

The last three years have witnessed unprecedented disruptions to global supply chains. These include worldwide shutdowns, a massive surge in demand, natural disasters like droughts, fires, and famines, as well as rodent plagues in Australia and the military conflict in Ukraine, all of which have significantly impacted energy markets.

Procurement has become a crucial aspect for organizations, and these disruptions have put it front and center. It is now essential to seize this opportunity, ensuring that we not only manage the challenges but also create a sustainable legacy. While the importance of procurement and supply chains is widely understood, it isn't always fully acknowledged across the entire organization.

An organization's success depends not just on what we do internally but also on how we manage our suppliers and contractors. In this dynamic environment, excellent purchasing management is vital. These disruptions have underscored the value of strong procurement and commercial teams. As we navigate these changing times, it is crucial to be more rigorous in our operations, fostering better supplier relationships, and embracing a new era of collaboration within procurement.

This Procurement in the Post-Crisis Environment training course addresses these challenges, helping us continuously improve our procurement operations. In the face of global disruptions, now is the time to rethink how we can safeguard supply chains from future challenges.

This training course will feature:

• Managing Risk with Suppliers
• Developing Resilient Supplier Relationships
• Continuous improvement
• The upstream supply chain
• Managing the contact

 By the end of training course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand how the procurement function has changed as a result of ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions
• Know how to identify the changes required
• Understand how to improve collaboration with customers and suppliers
• Illustrate the importance of supplier risk management
• Know how to change supplier relationships
• Develop resilience in the organisation’s supply chain

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

• Supply Chain Managers needing to understand the implications of the virus on the supply chain
• Purchasing and Procurement personnel who are looking for skills in revised concepts of procurement
• All involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment and services, and who are in organisations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities

This Procurement in the Post Crisis Environment training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

The course is highly interactive and will prompt delegates to reflect on their current practices and goals.  The tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide range of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and exercises in groups and pairs.