One of the consequences of the financial crisis of 2007–2008 was an attempt to reduce public spending to control public debt. This trend has affected government procurement for its significant share in public expenditures. Therefore; various purchasing strategies have been implemented to increase quality and value for money thus decreasing the cost of government procurement. These strategies include public e-procurement, centralized purchasing or framework agreements

For whom:

Purchasing Officers, Internal Auditors, Accountants, Project Engineers / Officers, Operation Executives/Officers, Quality Control Officers and Storekeepers/ Officers in government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Government Councils

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the evolution of Procurement
• design a corporate purchasing and supply plan
• develop a database of suppliers
• evaluate bids and tenders through “the Due Process”
• negotiate and manage purchasing and supply contracts
• broaden the perception of the “value for money” concept.
• Discuss the inputs, outputs and processes of the system
• Develop meaningful performance measurements