Course description

INTRODUCTION

In today’s highly competitive and globalized environment, procurement and supply chain finance are increasingly critical in determining organizational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Effective procurement ensures that goods and services are acquired at the right time, price, and quality, while supply chain finance bridges the financial gap between suppliers and buyers—improving working capital and strengthening the entire value chain.

This advanced course explores the interconnection between procurement strategies and financial tools that enhance cash flow, reduce risk, and support long-term growth. Participants will gain insights into modern procurement planning, supplier evaluation, contract management, and risk mitigation, while also exploring supply chain finance mechanisms such as factoring, reverse factoring, dynamic discounting, and trade credit solutions.

Through real-world case studies, interactive simulations, and expert-led sessions, this course will empower professionals to align procurement goals with financial strategy—driving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in procurement operations.

By the end of this conference, Participants will be able to:

• understand procurement fundamentals and strategic sourcing approaches;
• apply supply chain finance solutions to improve liquidity and supplier performance;
• evaluate supplier risks and design procurement frameworks for value optimization;
• implement digital procurement systems and e-tendering platforms;
• ensure compliance with procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards;
• mitigate risks and inefficiencies in procurement and supply chain processes; and
• align procurement and financial decisions with organizational goals.

CONFERENCE CONTENT

Module 1: Procurement Planning and Strategic Sourcing

• Procurement cycle and planning techniques
• Vendor selection, qualification, and evaluation
• Sustainable and ethical sourcing practices
• Contract design and negotiation strategies

Module 2: Financial Management in the Supply Chain

• Overview of supply chain finance and working capital optimization
• Trade finance instruments and payment terms
• Supplier financing: factoring, reverse factoring, and dynamic discounting
• Role of banks and fintech in supply chain finance

Module 3: Procurement Compliance and Risk Management

• Procurement policies, public procurement acts, and international frameworks
• Fraud detection and corruption risk mitigation
• Managing supplier risk and business continuity
• Case studies on procurement scandals and lessons learned

Module 4: Technology and Digital Procurement Tools

• E-procurement systems and e-marketplaces
• Blockchain in supply chain tracking and transparency
• ERP and procurement software integration
• Data analytics for procurement and financial forecasting

Module 5: Performance Monitoring and Value Chain Optimization

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in procurement
• Performance-based contracting
• Lifecycle costing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Supplier relationship and contract performance management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Procurement Managers and Officers
• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
• Finance and Treasury Officers
• Contract and Project Managers
• Vendor and Supplier Relationship Managers
• Public Sector Procurement Executives
• Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Development Partners and Donor Agencies
• Supply Chain Finance Analysts
• Legal and Risk Professionals involved in procurement

What will i learn?

• Understand procurement fundamentals and strategic sourcing approaches;
• Apply supply chain finance solutions to improve liquidity and supplier performance;
• Evaluate supplier risks and design procurement frameworks for value optimization;
• Implement digital procurement systems and e-tendering platforms;
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards;

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