An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Managing the Procurement Process

Planning, Suppliers Selection, Negotiation and Contract Award

Managing the Procurement Process

Scheduled Dates

17 - 21 Aug 2026
Vienna - Austria
$5,950
27 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026
Online
$4,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
14 - 18 Jun 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
14 - 18 Jun 2027
Online
$4,950
16 - 20 Aug 2027
Vienna - Austria
$5,950
27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
01 - 05 Nov 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
01 - 05 Nov 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This dynamic Managing the Procurement Process Training Course is designed for medium to large local and multinational organizations that aim to align their procurement practices with modern, best-in-class standards. The training equips less experienced professionals with practical, hands-on capabilities covering the full procurement lifecycle—from planning and supplier selection through to contract award—supported by real-world case studies and interactive exercises with immediate feedback.

More experienced participants will benefit by comparing, challenging, and integrating global best practices from leading organizations, enabling them to return to their workplaces with actionable insights that enhance both tangible and intangible organizational value. By applying advanced contract strategy principles, participants will learn how to design effective tender strategies that ensure the selection of the most suitable suppliers, delivering sustainable and high-value outcomes.

Procurement is not solely the responsibility of procurement and contracts departments. Who are the other key stakeholders in the procurement process? Why do carefully selected suppliers sometimes fail after contract award? What roles do clients play in ensuring supplier success or failure? How should disputes between clients and suppliers be managed—and can they be prevented altogether? What soft skills are often missing in effective procurement management?

This Managing the Procurement Process Training Course highlights the following:

  • Understanding, exploring, and capturing organizational needs at the right time
  • Identifying, engaging, and managing stakeholders effectively
  • Developing a strong and well-structured contracting strategy
  • Assessing procurement risks and defining mitigation measures
  • Designing appropriate evaluation criteria and governance frameworks
  • Managing supplier performance effectively
  • Strengthening negotiation and conflict management capabilities of procurement professionals

What are the Goals?

At the end of this Managing the Procurement Process Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Position procurement as a strategic and trusted business function
  • Understand the root causes of project and procurement failures
  • Distinguish between end-user needs and wants
  • Apply effective interpersonal techniques to improve stakeholder communication
  • Identify and assess procurement-related risks
  • Implement robust and ethical evaluation criteria
  • Understand the importance of ethics in tendering processes
  • Enhance negotiation skills to achieve win-win outcomes

Who is this Training Course for?

This Managing the Procurement Process Training Course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, particularly those involved in procurement, contracts, and related functions, including:

  • Contracts and Contract Administration Professionals
  • Tendering, Purchasing, and Project Management Professionals
  • Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Maintenance Professionals

It is also highly relevant for individuals involved in planning, evaluation, preparation, and management of tenders, specifications, awards, and contracts for materials, equipment, and services, especially within organizations seeking to enhance procurement competency at all levels.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This highly interactive and practical Managing the Procurement Process Training Course uses a blend of instructional techniques designed to maximize learning impact. Participants will be equipped with comprehensive tools and frameworks applicable to a variety of workplace scenarios.

Learning is reinforced through individual and group exercises, collaborative discussions, and structured assignments covering all key areas of the training.

Organisational Impact

The Organisation will have the following benefits:

  • Improved company profitability through better procurement decision-making and a clearer understanding of Total Cost of Ownership
  • Enhanced ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Strengthened corporate reputation and increased attractiveness as a preferred customer
  • Elevation of procurement’s role from administrative function to strategic value contributor
  • Improved organizational structure and procurement capability across the end-to-end procurement process

Personal Impact

The delegates will gain the following:

  • Stronger career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Increased professional value through up-to-date procurement competencies
  • Enhanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills applicable in both professional and personal contexts
  • Improved stakeholder management capabilities across internal and external environments
  • Exposure to cross-learning opportunities from peers and industry experts
  • Expanded professional networking opportunities

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Procurement & Organization Strategy
  • Procurement & Organization Supply Chain
  • Procurement Components
  • Procurement & Organization Strategies
  • Procurement & Financial Management
  • Procurement Risks
  • Sustainable Procurement Approaches
Day 2: E2E Procurement Framework
  • Procurement Process
  • Digital Procurement
  • Outsourcing
  • Supplier Selection
  • Supplier Pre-Qualification
  • International Purchasing & Incoterms
Day 3: Supplier Relationship Management
  • Total Cost of Ownership
  • Supplier Segmentation
  • Suppliers Relations Types
  • Suppliers Evaluation Methods
  • Rewarding & Corrective Actions Systems
  • Suppliers Base Optimization
Day 4: Tender & Contract Management
  • Tenders Types
  • Tenders Process
  • Tenders Challenges & Solutions
  • Contract Terms & Conditions
  • Contract Remuneration Types
  • Contract Performance Management
Day 5: Negotiation Skills
  • Negotiation Methodology
  • Negotiator Personal Analysis
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Successful Negotiator Skills
  • Listening & Communication Skills
  • Negotiation Dos & Don’ts

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Would an alternative date be more suitable?

We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.

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