Through a critical linkage of leading-edge concepts and best practices, participants will acquire the knowledge & skills to effectively manage the procurement function. The topics covered will include:

• The concept of strategic & operational procurement management

• How to craft procurement strategies, plans and programs

• How to develop the proper procurement organization, policies, systems and procedures

• How to determine the required procurement manpower requirement -- composition, competency & quantity

• Managing purchasing operations

• Managing project procurement

• Managing vendor relations

• Tender management

• Contract management

• Warehouse management

• Delivery / distribution / logistic management

• Managing procurement information management system