Online and Distance Learning Certificate Course in procurement and Supply Chain Management

Start Date: 2nd Week of every Month


Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Procurement is the process of getting goods and /or services your company needs to fulfill its business model.   A supply chain consist of everybody involved in getting the goods and/or services to the end user. 

The aim of this Course

  • Pursue a new career or seek a higher position in the supply chain.
  • Understand and manage activities in global supply chain and logistics.
  • Improve the entire supply chain process.
  • Maximize the potential and growth of any organization.
  • Become an expert of International repute in Supply Chain and Logistics.

Course Content

  • Introduction to procurement
  • Procurement and organizational strategy
  • Procurement and managing change
  • Procurement planning
  • Tendering process
  • Writing specifications and terms of reference
  • Selection of methods (RFQ, ITB and RFP)
  • Preparation of solicitation documents
  • Bid receipt and opening
  • Evaluating bids and proposals
  • Tender evaluation
  • Selection criteria
  • Tender negotiations
  • Contract approval process
  • Committee submissions and approvals
  • Contract award and management
  • Contract management terms and skills
  • Risk management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • New supplier engagement
  • Contracts  administration and contract management
  • Contract law
  • Monitoring supplier performance
  • Procurement ethics
  • Supply market analysis
  • Engaging and managing stakeholders
  • Performance monitoring
  • Dispute management
  • Ethics and integrity in procurement

Course Outcome
The learner will be able to:

  • Describe the principles of effective procurement process and strategy
  • Understand the process of  effective procurement projects
  • Carry out procurement planning and stakeholder management
  • Write specifications and effective terms of reference (TOR)
  • Understand procurement methods (RFQ,ITB, RFP)
  • Select advertisement method and type of competition
  • Understand do’s and don’ts when drafting bidding  documents
  • Invite and evaluate bids and proposals
  • Practice ethics and integrity in procurement
  • Understand what rules and procedures apply to  and public procurement
  • Appreciate the relevance of these rules and understand why they exist

Eligibility:
All heads of department in organizations, General Managers, Finance Managers, HR/Administration Management, Teams in Research and Development, Operations, Technical, Commercial, Fleet Management, Audit, Security, Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Communications and Public Relations, Bank Officers, Credit Control, Company Secretaries And Legal Advisors, Contractors, Procurement and other who want to enhance their skills in strategic and Business Planning  .

Course Organizers

Intex Management Institute was registered in 1983. We have been offering a wide range of Human Resource Management training programs both online and open workshops, building capacity to enhance effective service delivery for NGOs, CBOs, Public and Private sector.

Currently we are training participants from various organizations such as UNDP – Burundi, World Food Programme – Zimbabwe, Red Cross – South Sudan, State Ministry of Education – South Sudan, MEDAIR – South Sudan, AAH - South Sudan, CRF - South Sudan, Norwegian Refugee – Liberia, Zenab for Women Development - Sudan, Action AID, Word Health Organization, AMREF, USAID, National AIDs Control Council, International Committee of the Red Cross among others.

Training Methodology:

  • All training materials will be availed through online or distance learning.
  • You are expected to submit by-weekly assignments via email
  • You will receive feedback from our committed instructors.
  • Learn at your own time schedule
  • At the end of the course you will be issued with a certificate.

Other Requirements

You will be required to use email, upload and download documents in MS-Word format.

 Learning Materials

Course materials and Assignments will be provided at the beginning of the course,

Course Exercises
Students are required to test their own learning by completing exercises and tasks for each unit of the course.

Course Assignments

Students will be required to submit four assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the course content.

Course Duration   :   8 weeks (2 months)
Target Region           :           Global
Course Fee              :           USD 400
Language                :           English