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Cognicert Procurement and Contract Manager Course

Enhance your skills in procurement and contract management with Cognicert's course designed for professionals in supply chain management.

2026 Course Schedule

Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Maritime and HACCP Courses

Preparatory Course Date Application Deadline
May 4-8, 2026 April 13, 2026
August 24-28, 2026 July 30, 2026
November 16-20, 2026 October 19, 2026

Course fees

Self-study
£500
Online training
£1,200
Enrol & Pay Online
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  • Globally recognised certificate
  • Flexible online & self-study options
  • Group training discounts available

Course Overview

Certified by Cognicert UK Limited www.cognicert.com

Global markets demand skilled practitioners who can support the management of complicated corporate supply chains. Procurement and contract management represent one of such complicated component of the supply chain management. In fact is has been tagged one of the possible weakest link of supply chain as its input determine the quality of a corporate output. Our Procurement and Contract Management courses will help practitioners with skills needed to support supply chain functions, and essential business skills to enable them to advance in their careers. it is very crucial for businesses to operate effectively, and procurement is one of the areas that businesses can gain a lot in terms of operations and profits. Participants will learn from our Procurement and contract Management courses  skills for effective planning, procurement, contract management and improvement according to the requirements of the ISO 37500:2014 Guidelines on Outsourcing.

TARGET AUDIENCE Purchasing and Supply Officers, Contract and Procurement Managers and other executives engaged in procuring activities

OBJECTIVE

The objective of providing the programme is to enable participants add value to the business processes through:

  • Better administration of the procurement process to meet expected objectives of stakeholders
  • Understanding and applying  quality standards both in negotiation and procurement services
  • Evaluate the current procurement system and offer options to aid effective procurement
  • Ensuring that all procurement is made from suppliers who have been assessed as being able to deliver the specified technical and quality requirement
  • Reducing the cost base, controlling quality, improving operational efficiency and protecting the commercial position
  • Applying a common graded approach to Quality management in the procurement process
  • Align sub-contracts and processes with customer requirements
  • Optimizing the size of the supplier base
  • Optimizing the decision to source internally from the external supply chain
  • Ensuring the capacity to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the category being procured
  • The knowledge of what rules and procedures govern procurement- and why they exist
  • Ensuring that the evaluation, contract development and contract administration process associated with procurement is adequately managed.

COURSE CONTENT                                                                            

The service provider shall propose a course content considering the objectives and outcomes specified above. The under-listed key aspects are however considered very essential:

Service supply chain

Fundamentals of procurement

Roles and responsibilities of procurement in an organization

Competencies required for procurement staff

Scope of procurement

Procurement and sourcing management

Development of supply strategies

Introduction and strategic sourcing

Purchasing performance evaluation

Supplier price and cost analysis

Value analysis

Purchasing and supply negotiations

Supply contracts administration and management

Legal aspects of purchasing, sourcing and contracts

The scope of procurement

The planning process

The interaction between the different managerial functions and procurement

The process of procurement

The required documentation (bidding documents)

Receiving and evaluating offers

Award of contract

Ethical considerations in procurement

formal communication between stakeholders

managing corruption, nepotism and fraud ( ISO/PAS 17001:2005 // ISO /PAS 17004: 2005)

The means and methods of procurement

Tendering procedures

Direct contracting procedure

Contract Management –

project cycle management

Procurement Planning

Implementation of procurement

Contract Inspection and Supervision

Contract Monitoring and Evaluation

Contract Audits

Logistics management and expediting deliveries

modes of transportation and typical delivery lead times

freight forwarding arrangements

customs clearance procedures and documentation

Duration: 5 days

TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination

STUDY OPTIONS

  • Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification
  • Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification
  • Classroom Training, Material, Exam and Certification – Locations here

Who Is This Course For?

  • Quality managers and management system professionals seeking Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer status
  • Consultants advising organisations on standards implementation and compliance
  • Internal auditors looking to formalise and internationally recognise their skills
  • Professionals in regulated industries requiring evidence of independent competence
  • Individuals building a career in certification, auditing, or standards consultancy

No prior certification experience is required. Basic knowledge of management systems is beneficial.

Course Contents

01
Introduction & Standards Background

History, purpose, and structure of the standard. Key requirements and terminology.

02
Planning & Implementation

How to plan and execute a management system implementation aligned to the standard.

03
Audit Principles & Process

Audit types, planning, conducting, and reporting. Evidence-based auditing techniques.

04
Non-Conformities & Corrective Action

Identifying non-conformities, root cause analysis, and verifying corrective actions.

05
Assessment & Certification

Examination format, competency assessment, and the path to professional certification.

Pricing & Enrolment

Online Training

Live instructor-led sessions delivered online. Includes course materials, assessment, and certificate on successful completion.

£1,200 per person
  • Live virtual classroom sessions
  • Expert-facilitated instruction
  • Course materials included
  • Online assessment
  • Digital certificate on completion
Enrol & Pay Online

Group & Corporate Training

Training your team? We offer in-house and group sessions with custom scheduling and volume pricing for organisations of any size.

Custom contact us for a quote
  • Volume discounts for 5+ delegates
  • In-house delivery at your premises
  • Customised scheduling
  • Dedicated training coordinator
  • Post-training support included
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