CPA Certified Procurement
Analyst
™
Designed For
Professionals who want to maximize the performance of their organization, improve their procurement &
contracting process and advance knowledge and career potential.
Procurement and
contracts form the basis for business in a contemporary workplace. As organizations and businesses work
together, agreements must be met to ensure that all parties interests are served and protected. Procurement and
Contract Management Certification is designed to give you a strong education in the essentials of contract
management so you have the knowledge needed to manage contracts effectively.
You will learn
how to navigate core areas of contracts, including contract formation, negotiation, financial analysis and risk
management.
Who
Should Attend ? This program is designed for individuals working in, or looking to enter, the following
fields:
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Contract
administrators
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Consultants,
entrepreneurs and subcontractors
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Engineers and
quality assurance professionals
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Government and
commercial entities
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HR
professionals and procurement managers
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Project
Manager
Those who
administer contracts but have little industry training will gain a newfound sense of knowledge and authority.
Supervisors, managers and administrators will learn about the contracting process and advance their skills. All
benefit from the comprehensive coursework that covers cutting-edge details around commercial, government and
international contracts.
Learning
Outcomes: The learning outcome is geared towards
achieving professional expertise in procurement workflow from both the bidder’s & the buyer’s perspective on
a wider Supply Chain enablement layer. Participants will further analyze the role, responsibilities &
expectations of a Project Manager in view of Procurement & Contract Management challenges for optimal but
measurable performance through Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools.
PROCUREMENT
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OUTLINE
Day 1 – The
ORGANIZATION AND PURCHASING
·
What is the Role of Purchasing in 21ST Century Organizations?
·
What is the goal of Procurement?
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Developing the Strategic Procurement Plan
·
What are International Procurement Best Practices?
·
Supply Chain Management Key Issues
·
Essentials for Effective Purchasing
·
Stages to world class procurement
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Developing The Strategic Plan For The Procurement Activity
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Procurement performance measurement
Day 2 --
PROCUREMENT SKILLS
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Negotiation
·
Make / Buy Decision
·
Vertical Integration
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Alliances and Partnerships
·
Stock control
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Effective order quantities
·
Pricing
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Value Analysis
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Cost analysis
·
Total Cost of Ownership & Capital Equipment Life Cycle Costing
·
Measuring Suppliers
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Procurement
·
Overview Of Worldwide Sourcing
·
Global Sourcing Strategies
Day 3 -
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR PURCHASING
·
Purchasing Segmentation
·
Supplier Intelligence and planning
·
Supplier Selection
·
Supplier optimization
·
RFI Requests for Information and RFQ Requests for Quotation
·
Introduction And Overview
·
Elements Of A Contract
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Duties And Obligations
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Types Of Purchasing Contracts
·
Forum, Jurisdiction and Venue
·
Contract Law and ethics
Day 4 - IMPLEMENTING PROCUREMENT
Implementing the
Tactical Procurement Decisions
- Supplier Involvement
- Value
Analysis
- Quality
Assurance
- Supplier
Selection
- Supplier Rating and
Ranking
- Contract
Management
- IT
Systems and e-Procurement
- Policies and
Procedures
- Staffing the
Procurement Department
- Functions of
Management and Mission
- Continuous
Improvement and Innovation
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