Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course
The Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This Course strengthens the ability of procurement and supply chain professionals to contribute directly to organizational strategy, operational efficiency, financial performance and sustainable value creation. The course moves procurement beyond traditional purchasing and tra...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Align procurement and supply chain strategies with organizational objectives.
- Transform procurement from a transactional function into a strategic business function.
- Conduct procurement spend and supply market analysis.
- Apply strategic sourcing and category management techniques.
- Develop effective supplier selection and evaluation frameworks.
- Strengthen supplier relationship and performance management.
- Improve contract management and value realization.
- Identify and manage procurement and supply chain risks.
- Develop procurement KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Integrate sustainability, resilience and digitalization into procurement strategy.
Course Content
- Evolution from purchasing to strategic procurement
- Strategic role of procurement and supply chain management
- Procurement as a driver of organizational value
- Aligning procurement with corporate and institutional strategy
- Strategic analysis of the procurement environment
- Establishing procurement objectives and priorities
- Procurement strategy formulation
- Developing procurement implementation roadmaps
- Procurement expenditure classification
- Spend analysis and opportunity identification
- Supply market research and intelligence
- Supplier and market positioning analysis
- Strategic sourcing process and methodologies
- Developing sourcing strategies
- Single, multiple, local and global sourcing
- Evaluating sourcing risks and opportunities
- Procurement category segmentation
- Category profiling and analysis
- Developing category strategies
- Category performance and continuous improvement
- Supplier identification and prequalification
- Supplier evaluation and selection
- Supplier segmentation and relationship strategies
- Supplier development and strategic partnerships
- Contract lifecycle management
- Contract administration and governance
- Managing contractual performance
- Contract variations, claims and disputes
- Identifying procurement and supply chain risks
- Supplier and third-party risk assessment
- Supply chain disruption and business continuity
- Developing resilient supply networks
- Developing procurement KPIs
- Procurement efficiency and effectiveness measures
- Supplier performance scorecards
- Value-for-money and benefits-realization assessment
- Digital procurement and automation
- Procurement data analytics and AI
- Sustainable and responsible procurement
- Building the future-ready procurement function
Who Should Attend?
- Procurement Directors and Heads of Procurement
- Procurement and Purchasing Managers
- Supply Chain Directors and Managers
- Procurement and Supply Chain Officers
- Strategic Sourcing Specialists
- Category Managers
- Contract Managers and Contract Administrators
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Logistics and Operations Managers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Finance and Budget Managers
- Internal Auditors and Risk Managers
- Compliance and Governance Professionals
- Public Sector and State Corporation Officials
- NGO and Development Organization Professionals
- Senior Managers responsible for procurement and supply chain functions
Training Methodology
- Interactive presentations
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Practical procurement exercises
- Supplier evaluation simulations
- Negotiation exercises
- Supply chain scenarios
- Peer learning
- Problem-solving workshops
- Action planning
Your facilitators
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua, PhD, Mkim
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua is an experienced strategic management and leadership consultant, executive trainer, educator and researcher with over three decades of experience in education administration, management, higher education, research and professional training.
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Mr Fredrick Mito Ogodo
Fredrick Mito Ogodo is an experienced higher education administrator, lecturer, trainer, leadership and management professional, and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in university administration, teaching, leadership, business management, sales and marketing, and professional consultancy.
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Certification
Certificate in Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course training?
The Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Align procurement and supply chain strategies with organizational objectives; Transform procurement from a transactional function into a strategic business function; Conduct procurement spend and supply market analysis; Apply strategic sourcing and category management techniques; Develop effective supplier selection and evaluation frameworks.
