CILT Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) |Meirc

Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of interactive training methods such as case studies, team exercises, individual exercises, and questionnaires.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the important organizational role of the procurement department
Use proper negotiation techniques with suppliers
Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level
Decide how to choose the best suppliers for their operations
Apply the latest innovative procurement techniques for the 21st Century

Target Audience

Senior buyers, purchasing supervisors, purchasing managers and other supply chain personnel.

Target Competencies

Procurement innovation and creativity
Negotiation planning
Evaluating suppliers
Training buyers
Writing procurement KPIs
Market search for better suppliers

Role of procurement management
- Total value analysis
- Linking the procurement function to the organization’s strategy
- Optimizing procurement productivity
- Proper buying of materials
- Proper buying of services
- Proper buying of capital equipment
- Speeding up the production of the final product
- Linking the purchasing function to the other supply chain functions
Negotiating with suppliers
- Qualities of a successful negotiator
- Proper planning strategies
- Preparing the right list of questions
- Things to do before the negotiation
- Things to do during the negotiation
- Things to do after the negotiation
- The right time to negotiate with suppliers
- The number of suppliers to negotiate with
- Choosing the right suppliers
Managing and evaluating the department performance
- Centralization versus decentralization
- Advantages of centralized procurement
- Advantages of decentralized procurement
- Reasons for departmental performance appraisal
- Creating a strong purchasing team
- Distributing the correct workload among the buyers
- Increasing the efficiency of the buyers
- Increasing the team spirit within the department
- Designing and conducting end users surveys
Training the procurement staff
- Technical training on purchased items to increase productivity
- The number of training hours per year
- Visiting the supplier plant as a training tool
- Visiting the supplier warehouse as a training tool
- Commodity rotation as a training tool
- Continuous professional development
- Training on ethical behavior
Kaizen and continuous improvement in procurement
- Innovative purchasing methods
- Implementing new creative procurement ideas
- Improvement initiatives
- Monitoring global market conditions
- Updating procurement KPIs
- The right number of procurement KPIs
- Adding value to the total organization

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Meirc is an Approved Training Provider (ATP) in the region for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Established in 1919, CILT is the world’s leading supply chain, logistics and transport professional body with over 33,000 members across the globe. CILT seeks to add value to individual and corporate members by enhancing their knowledge, careers, and businesses by setting, supporting and delivering professional standards and education in the fields of logistics, transport and supply chain. By attending Meirc’s CILT accredited courses, participants can earn CPD units as well as attain modular unit award courses that can be combined for international certification

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Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training & Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for full attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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2024 Schedule & Fees

Fees

Per participant

USD 5750

Fees + VAT as applicable

(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Location & Date

28 Apr - 2 May, 2024

Dubai

English

Venue to be assigned

21 - 25 Jul, 2024

Marbella

Arabic

Venue to be assigned

27 - 31 Oct, 2024

Dubai

Arabic

Venue to be assigned

24 - 28 Nov, 2024

Dubai

English

Venue to be assigned

22 - 26 Dec, 2024

Dubai

Arabic

Venue to be assigned

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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This course is also offered in Virtual Learning, click on the course below.

CILT Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) - Virtual Learning

28 Apr - 2 May, 2024

English

Virtual Learning

CILT Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) - Virtual Learning

15 - 19 Sep, 2024

Arabic

Virtual Learning

CILT Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) - Virtual Learning

24 - 28 Nov, 2024

English

Virtual Learning

Overview

Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of interactive training methods such as case studies, team exercises, individual exercises, and questionnaires.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the important organizational role of the procurement department
Use proper negotiation techniques with suppliers
Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level
Decide how to choose the best suppliers for their operations
Apply the latest innovative procurement techniques for the 21st Century

Target Audience

Senior buyers, purchasing supervisors, purchasing managers and other supply chain personnel.

Target Competencies

Procurement innovation and creativity
Negotiation planning
Evaluating suppliers
Training buyers
Writing procurement KPIs
Market search for better suppliers

Course Outline

Role of procurement management
- Total value analysis
- Linking the procurement function to the organization’s strategy
- Optimizing procurement productivity
- Proper buying of materials
- Proper buying of services
- Proper buying of capital equipment
- Speeding up the production of the final product
- Linking the purchasing function to the other supply chain functions
Negotiating with suppliers
- Qualities of a successful negotiator
- Proper planning strategies
- Preparing the right list of questions
- Things to do before the negotiation
- Things to do during the negotiation
- Things to do after the negotiation
- The right time to negotiate with suppliers
- The number of suppliers to negotiate with
- Choosing the right suppliers
Managing and evaluating the department performance
- Centralization versus decentralization
- Advantages of centralized procurement
- Advantages of decentralized procurement
- Reasons for departmental performance appraisal
- Creating a strong purchasing team
- Distributing the correct workload among the buyers
- Increasing the efficiency of the buyers
- Increasing the team spirit within the department
- Designing and conducting end users surveys
Training the procurement staff
- Technical training on purchased items to increase productivity
- The number of training hours per year
- Visiting the supplier plant as a training tool
- Visiting the supplier warehouse as a training tool
- Commodity rotation as a training tool
- Continuous professional development
- Training on ethical behavior
Kaizen and continuous improvement in procurement
- Innovative purchasing methods
- Implementing new creative procurement ideas
- Improvement initiatives
- Monitoring global market conditions
- Updating procurement KPIs
- The right number of procurement KPIs
- Adding value to the total organization