Nairobi, Kenya

Procurement failures are among the most common causes of project delay and budget overrun.

This course covers modern procurement planning, vendor management, and supply chain optimisation for public and private sector teams.

Course objectives

  • Design procurement plans that minimise delay and cost overrun
  • Evaluate and manage vendor and supplier relationships effectively
  • Apply supply chain optimisation techniques to reduce operational risk

Who should attend

Procurement officers, logistics managers, and supply chain professionals.

Course content

  • Procurement planning and budgeting
  • Vendor selection and contract management
  • Supply chain risk and logistics optimisation

Managing Vendor Relationships and Contracts

  • Vendor evaluation and pre-qualification
  • Contract negotiation and terms management
  • Managing disputes and non-performance

General notes

  • Course materials include sample procurement templates and contract checklists.
  • Field visit to a live procurement site may be arranged for classroom cohorts.

Frequently asked questions

The course covers general international best practice; specific national procurement law is referenced but not the primary focus.
Yes, the frameworks apply equally to public sector, corporate and NGO procurement environments.
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