Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management - Strategies, Compliance & Best Practices

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply structured procurement frameworks to manage sourcing, evaluation, and contract execution
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations while maintaining transparency and accountability
• Assess procurement and supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Evaluate supplier performance and manage contracts to achieve operational and financial outcomes
• Integrate sustainability and modern digital tools into procurement and supply chain practices

Description

Public procurement decisions directly impact cost, risk, compliance, and service delivery. Managing these processes requires balancing regulatory obligations, operational efficiency, and increasing expectations for transparency and accountability. At the same time, supply chain disruptions, evolving trade agreements, and emerging technologies are adding complexity to both procurement and delivery environments.

Without a structured approach, procurement activities can lead to delays, compliance issues, ineffective supplier performance, or missed opportunities for value optimization. Aligning procurement strategy with supply chain execution is critical to achieving consistent and defensible outcomes.

This course provides a practical framework for managing procurement and supply chain activities from planning through contract execution and performance management. It focuses on applying structured processes, strengthening compliance, managing risk, and integrating modern tools and sustainability considerations into day-to-day decision-making.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for:

• Procurement and contract management professionals in public sector environments
• Supply chain professionals responsible for sourcing, logistics, or vendor management
• Technical and operational professionals involved in procurement decision-making
• Compliance, audit, and risk professionals overseeing regulatory adherence
• Early- to senior-career practitioners seeking to strengthen applied procurement and supply chain capabilities

Basics of Procurement

• Introduction to Public Procurement
• Definition and significance of public procurement.
• Key principles: transparency, fairness, and competition.
• The role of procurement in achieving organizational objectives
• Overview of Procurement Principles
• Legal and regulatory framework
• Procurement methods (competitive bidding, direct contracting, etc.)
• Supplier selection criteria

Procurement Process and Framework

• Stages of the procurement cycle: planning, sourcing, evaluation, and contract management.
• Regulatory framework and legal considerations.
• Ethics and integrity in procurement practices.

Best Practices in Public Procurement

• Strategies for promoting competition and achieving value for money.
• Case studies and examples of successful procurement initiatives.
• Tools and technologies for efficient procurement management

Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector

• Overview of supply chain management: from sourcing to delivery.
• Logistics and inventory management in public organizations.
• Challenges and solutions in supply chain management.

Supplier Relationships and Contract Management

• Importance of supplier relationships and performance management.
• Contract administration and risk management.
• Ensuring compliance and resolving disputes.

Supply Chain Fundamentals

• Understanding the supply chain ecosystem
• Inventory management
• Logistics and distribution
• Demand forecasting

Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector

• Supplier Relationships and Contract Management
• Importance of supplier relationships and performance management.
• Contract administration and risk management.
• Ensuring compliance and resolving disputes.

Overview of supply chain management: from sourcing to delivery

• Logistics and inventory management in public organizations.
• Challenges and solutions in supply chain management.

Strategic Sourcing

• Strategic vs. tactical sourcing
• Make-or-buy decisions
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost analysis and negotiation techniques

Risk Management

• Identifying procurement risks
• Mitigation strategies
• Case studies on supply chain disruptions

Sustainable Procurement -SEG Principles

• Social and environmental considerations
• Ethical sourcing
• Green procurement practices