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
Testimonials (3)
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.