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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the basics of public procurement and its significance in governance, and identify the main stages and components of the procurement cycle.
• Explain the regulatory framework and compliance requirements of public procurement.
• Apply strategies to improve transparency, fairness, and accountability in procurement processes.
• Gain insights into supply chain management principles and their application in the public sector, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Enhance decision-making skills in procurement.

Description
Public procurement and supply chain management are essential functions within government and public sector organizations. Effective management in these areas ensures transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in acquiring goods and services. This one-day course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and best practices in these areas.

This course will combine lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises. Participants will have opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, enhancing their understanding and skills in public procurement and supply chain management.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for procurement officers, supply chain managers, contract managers, public sector administrators, finance and budget officers, project managers, auditors and compliance officers, NGO procurement specialists, policymakers and advisors, newcomers to the field, and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge.

It is designed for professionals involved in or aspiring to work in procurement or supply chain roles within government agencies, public sector organizations, and NGOs.

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Syllabus

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

Instructor

Muhammad Amjad, P. Eng.

Muhammad is a professional electrical engineer, and has twenty-three years of multidisciplinary experience in project planning, designing, financing, procurement and construction of renewable and conventional energy projects. He has been actively involved from prefeasibility to the construction and commissioning stage of the project. He has spent several years in engineering consulting, utility and development sectors. He assisted many energy companies, developers and utilities in managing the RFP process, contract negotiation and administration. On the technical side, he was involved in system engineering, analyzing emerging energy and power markets, remote metering, and SCADA. He assisted in selecting and procuring the capital intensive equipment (Wind Turbines, Solar Panels, Generators, Substation, Transmission and Distribution), saving millions in project development costs. He has been actively involved in engineering and public policy infrastructure projects, particularly in energy and power in Canada and overseas. On the utility level, he was involved in private power development, utility management, smart metering, and restructuring and transmission lines.

He has been actively involved in energy policy formulation, generation- mix planning, substation design, procurement, testing and commissioning, transmission line, smart grid, and utility management, and deregulated energy markets. He is the member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) and Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). He has been actively involved in engineering and public policy projects particularly in power sector in North America and globally.

Mr. Amjad holds a Master Degree from McMaster University Canada. He completed his engineering and management education from USA, Canada Sweden and Pakistan. He holds Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, attended MS/Ph.D. Graduate Program in Power Systems from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York USA. In 1997, he was awarded a scholarship by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Stockholm, Sweden for specialized training in International Business Management Techniques and Standardization. He has extended his academic horizon by executive level management and technical courses and has deployed innovative ideas for expansion and problem solving.

He had held numerous senior engineering and management positions and leadership roles in many cross functional departments in utilities and municipality sectors in Canada and overseas. He was responsible for technical review and due diligence of projects and agreements in South Asian and Middle East markets, funded by World Bank and many other international financial institutions and assisted to develop 5000 MW of private power projects in those regions.

Currently, Mr. Amjad is working as an independent consultant for strategic business development projects for electrical utilities, energy and power sector companies on grid modernization, smart grid, storage, distributed generation, micro grid, utility asset mapping and financial institutions and investment companies for due diligence and feasibility studies.