Join us for in-company procurement and supply chain CPD courses that are engaging, Innovative, and designed entirely for you.
Do you want half a day on one key topic? Or to mix and match a few to make a multiday staff training course? No matter your requirements, we’ll design the perfect course for you.
CPD Procurement and Supply Chain Courses
We are so proud to offer a collection of comprehensive short courses tailored for individuals and businesses seeking to enhance their Continuous Professional Development. Our courses, available in both half and full-day formats, span from fundamental principles in key domains through to nuanced and in-depth mastery of specific skills.
Our options can be combined in any order to create a course perfect for your company, or if you’re not entirely sure what you want then feel free to give us a call and we’ll guide you through designing it.
Thanks to our many years’ experience as a CIPS centre of excellence, our industry expert tutors, and our bespoke design courses we ensure we cover the latest trends, contemporary perspectives, and best practices. Our courses are rigorous and informative but that doesn’t stop us staying at the forefront of current thinking and best practice.
Our CPD Procurement and Supply Short Course Options
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Fundamentals of Procurement
This course introduces key operational processes in Procurement and how toapproach sourcing activities.
It’s aimed at people new to the profession who would benefit from an overview of the role of, and need for, Procurement.
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Negotiation
By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively plan for negotiations with suppliers and will know how to conduct anegotiation to best achieve their objectives.
It is can bedelivered at an introduction level and as an advanced level for more experienced procurement professionals.
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Sustainable Procurement
Participants will learn how to align their procurement processes and sourcing activities with their organisation’s sustainability goals and how to measure the success of the changes they make.
This course is recommended for professionals at all levels of procurement experience and can be applied to all industries.
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Risk Management
Supply chain networks are impacted by internal, local and global events that procurement teams are expected to manage.
By the end of the course, participants will understand their organisation's relationship with the external environment, identify and assess potential risks and develop a plan to control these risks.
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Contracting
This covers key terminology, and the risks and opportunities with writing effective contracts in a buyer/supplier context.
This course is aimed at people without a formal legal background who need to understand and agree contractual terms with suppliers.
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Supplier Relationships
Covering topics such as analysing spend, introducing effective Key Performance Indicators and building positive, constructive, and value-adding relationships.
Participants will be able to identify the steps needed to improve the performance ofunderperforming suppliers and develop deeper relationships with strategic suppliers.
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Strategic Sourcing
Learn to develop actionable steps to create a Procurement strategy by setting objectives, understanding the supply market andmanaging change in their organisation.
This course is aimed at professionals who understand the tactical requirements of Procurement and are developing the strategic direction of the team.
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Category Management
Participants will learn to use tools and models to gain a deep understanding of their category of spend and build a sourcing strategy that eliminates costs and adds value to the organisation.
This course is delivered at an Introduction level and as an Advanced level for more experienced professionals.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alongside our bespoke CPD courses we also run open courses available to delegates from any company, so if you’d like to join us from some training and networking but don’t need an entire course just come along!
We cover a wide range of topics to upskill staff and build networks.
All courses are £195 + VAT
Wednesday, 12th February 2025
Introduction to Procurement
This course is suitable for delegates in operational or tactical roles and people who have elements of Procurement in their role, but where it may not be their full job.
The course improves their understanding of how Procurement and Supply fit into the rest of the organisation.
The Procurement cycle
Key operational processes that Procurement are involved in
Key terminology used in Procurement
Fundamental requirements for Requests for Quotation and Invitations to Tender
Understanding 'value' and the Total Cost of Ownership Approach
By the end of the course, participants will understand the purpose of a Procurement team and be able to conduct basic sourcing activities.
Henderson Business Centre, Norwich, NR5 8BF
Wednesday, 9th April 2025
Introduction to Negotiation
This course is suitable for delegates who have regular contact with suppliers or internal stakeholders and need to promote the objectives of the Procurement team.
Key approaches to negotiation and the benefits of using a distributive or integrative approach
Using power and leverage to achieve objectives
Understanding interests and how they impact decision making
Types of persuasion and influence
How to use non-verbal communication and emotional intelligence to build positive relationships and achieve objectives in negotiations
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to effectively plan for negotiations with suppliers and will know how to conduct a negotiation to best achieve their objectives.
Henderson Business Centre, Norwich, NR5 8BF
Wednesday, June 18th 2025
Category Management
This course is suitable for delegates who have experience in operational Procurement and are looking to take a more strategic approach with their supply base.
Following the '5i' steps for category management
Using market intelligence to increase opportunities and decrease risk in the category
Exploring what we mean by 'value'
Managing stakeholders & how to build positive relationships with suppliers
Building a Strategic Sourcing Plan
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to use tools and models to gain a deep understanding of their category of spend and build a sourcing strategy that eliminates costs and adds value to the organisation.
Henderson Business Centre, Norwich, NR5 8BF
Wednesday, September 24th 2025
Sustainable Procurement
This course is suitable for Procurement professionals who are looking to align their procurement processes with their organisation's sustainability goals or influence their leadership team to adopt better Procurement practices.
Key current and upcoming legislation
The triple bottom line – People, Planet and Profit
Incorporating sustainability into sourcing processes
Measuring the success of sustainable procurement practises
The benefits of supplier diversity
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to align procurement processes with their organisation's sustainability goals and measure the success of these changes.
Henderson Business Centre, Norwich, NR5 8BF
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FAQs
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Courses are £995 per day plus travel. What we teach in that day is entirely up to you.
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We’ll travel to wherever you are! You choose the course and we’ll handle logistics.
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Our courses are completely bespoke so we’ll talk through all your options before the course to make sure we include everything you want.