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Introduction
Course overview
Procurement involves large sums of money and close supplier relationships, creating risks of fraud, bribery and favouritism. Ethical procurement protects organisations and builds supplier trust.
This Aractech course covers ethical principles in procurement, codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, fair competition, fraud and bribery risks, supplier codes, whistleblowing and building an ethical procurement culture. Participants analyse realistic dilemmas.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply ethical principles in procurement
- Manage conflicts of interest
- Apply rules on gifts and hospitality
- Ensure fair competition and transparency
- Recognise fraud and bribery red flags
- Build an ethical procurement culture
Who should attend
Target audience
- Procurement professionals
- Buyers and category managers
- Contract managers
- Compliance officers
- Auditors
- Budget holders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Dilemma discussions
- Case studies
- Red flag exercises
- Group work
- Reflection
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Procurement Ethics
- Ethical principles
- Codes of conduct
- Professional standards
- Coffee break
- Professional standards (continued)
- Consequences
- Exercise: Ethics self-check
Day 2
Conflicts and Gifts
- Conflicts of interest
- Declarations
- Gifts and hospitality
- Coffee break
- Gifts and hospitality (continued)
- Supplier relationships
- Workshop: Dilemma cases
Day 3
Fair Competition
- Transparency
- Equal treatment
- Bid rigging
- Coffee break
- Bid rigging (continued)
- Confidentiality
- Exercise: Tender integrity review
Day 4
Fraud and Bribery
- Fraud schemes
- Bribery risks
- Red flags
- Coffee break
- Red flags (continued)
- Reporting
- Case study: Procurement corruption
Day 5
Ethical Culture
- Supplier codes
- Whistleblowing
- Leadership
- Coffee break
- Leadership (continued)
- Training
- Capstone: Ethics action plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Procurement Ethics and Integrity (PSCM-039) cover?
This course covers Procurement and Supply Chain Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Procurement professionals, Buyers and category managers, Contract managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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