• Review the meaning of strategic
procurement
• Understand the essential requirements
for procurement function
• Understand the benefits of improved
procurement
• Be given examples of best practices in
procurement and the supply chain
• Review how to obtain best pricing
• Be taught how to develop spend analysis
• Develop a functional and cross
functional view of the supply chain

• See that better working with all of the
supply chain player’s pays
• Understand tendering procedures and
contract preparation stages
• Understand how e-procurement differs
from manual procurement
• Consider Key Performance Indicators
(KPI’s)