Course Outline
Introduction to Construction Procurement
- Overview of material procurement in civil works
- Procurement vs. purchasing: roles and functions
- Integration with project execution plans
Material Planning and Budget Alignment
- Material requirement forecasting
- Estimating and aligning with project budgets
- Managing lead times and delivery schedules
Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Vendor qualification and selection
- Negotiation strategies and contract terms
- Managing supplier performance and reliability
Inventory and Site Delivery Management
- Warehouse vs. direct-to-site strategies
- Receiving procedures and inspections
- Tracking inventory and usage reports
Procurement Documentation and Tools
- Purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
- Using spreadsheets or ERP for procurement
- Monitoring spend and supplier audits
Risk Management and Best Practices
- Dealing with shortages, delays, and substitutions
- Ensuring compliance and traceability
- Sustainable procurement and material standards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain operations
- Familiarity with construction or project execution environments
- Interest in improving sourcing and purchasing strategies in construction
Audience
- Procurement officers in construction firms
- Project managers involved in material sourcing
- Site engineers and quantity surveyors
Delivery Options
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €4560 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €1440 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (4)
I liked the break outs and the chance to work with my peers taking the course. I also liked the small group we had although I understand this is not the norm
David - Home Office
Course - Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Great attiude of trainer and real life examples not just dry theory.
Mariusz - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - Professional Scrum Master II | PSM II (Scrum.org accredited training course)
I really enjoyed the mix of interactive exercises as well as normal powerpoint teaching slides. The exercises really broke up what is normally a classic teacher/student teaching method but there was a good balance of group exercises as well as powerpoint slides. I think the trainer was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he taught.
Mehmet Salih - Mehmet Salih
Course - Professional Scrum Master | PSM (Scrum.org accredited training course)
The trainer explained the premise and approach of SCRUM very well. I got what I wanted - I cemented the knowledge and as I don't often speak up - thanks to the friendly atmosphere and the trainer's approach - I became more active. Really great training!