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Introduction
Course overview
Clear procurement policies and procedures ensure value for money, compliance and consistency. Overly complex rules slow the organisation, while weak rules create risk.
This Aractech course covers procurement governance, policy principles, approval thresholds, sourcing procedures, supplier selection, contract approval, ethics and conflicts of interest, exceptions and compliance monitoring. Participants draft a procurement policy and procedures.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Design procurement governance frameworks
- Write clear procurement policies
- Set proportionate thresholds and procedures
- Include ethics and conflicts of interest rules
- Manage exceptions and approvals
- Monitor procurement compliance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Procurement managers
- Finance controllers
- Compliance and audit professionals
- Policy writers
- Public and private sector buyers
- Shared services leaders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Policy workshops
- Case studies
- Drafting exercises
- Group discussions
- Reviews
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 Governance
- Purpose of policies
- Governance structures
- Roles
- Coffee break
- Roles (continued)
- Risk-based approach
- Exercise: Policy review
Day 2
Policy Principles
- Value for money
- Fairness and transparency
- Sustainability
- Coffee break
- Sustainability (continued)
- Local content
- Workshop: Policy principles
Day 3
Procedures and Thresholds
- Thresholds
- Sourcing procedures
- Evaluation
- Coffee break
- Evaluation (continued)
- Contract approval
- Exercise: Procedure design
Day 4
Ethics and Exceptions
- Ethics
- Conflicts of interest
- Exceptions
- Coffee break
- Exceptions (continued)
- Emergency procurement
- Case study: Procurement scandal
Day 5
Compliance
- Monitoring
- Audits
- Training
- Coffee break
- Training (continued)
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Procurement policy draft
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Procurement Policy and Procedure Design (PSCM-030) 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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Procurement managers, Finance controllers, Compliance and audit professionals
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 London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur.
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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