Klarheit
Procurement & Purchasing

Public Procurement Policy and Practice

Public Procurement Policy and Practice prepares delegates to apply current best practice in procurement & purchasing with confidence.

5 daysClassroomOnline
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Overview

Public Procurement Policy and Practice has been developed to give participants a clear, structured grounding in procurement & purchasing. Drawing on established frameworks and current industry practice, the programme helps delegates make sense of complex material and apply it with confidence.

Participants benefit from facilitator feedback, peer discussion and a set of practical resources they can rely on long after the programme ends, strengthening their standing in procurement & purchasing.

Course objectives

  • Coordinate cross functional efforts that depend on strong procurement & purchasing.
  • Analyse case studies to draw out lessons relevant to procurement & purchasing.
  • Formulate metrics and KPIs to track progress in procurement & purchasing.
  • Evaluate current approaches to procurement & purchasing and identify areas for improvement.
  • Apply core procurement & purchasing principles and best practice to real workplace challenges.
  • Assess risk and compliance considerations relevant to procurement & purchasing.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen procurement & purchasing across a team or organisation.

Who should attend

  • Senior executives shaping organisational strategy around procurement & purchasing
  • Consultants and advisors specialising in procurement & purchasing
  • Officers and coordinators working directly in procurement & purchasing
  • HR and learning and development professionals supporting procurement & purchasing initiatives
  • Managers and team leaders responsible for procurement & purchasing
  • Professionals transitioning into procurement & purchasing focused roles

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Procurement & Purchasing

  • Unpack a short reading and relate it back to daily practice
  • Role play a difficult conversation relevant to procurement & purchasing
  • Explore the regulatory and compliance landscape relevant to procurement & purchasing

Module 2: Case Studies and Practical Application

  • Work through a short simulation exercise in pairs
  • Practice giving and receiving structured peer feedback
  • Interpret data and metrics used to track procurement & purchasing performance
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of common procurement & purchasing models
  • Review key concepts and terminology used in procurement & purchasing

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Map out a communication plan for engaging key stakeholders
  • Build a personal action plan for immediate use
  • Assess the resourcing and budget implications of proposed changes
  • Draft key performance indicators to monitor progress

Module 4: Data, Metrics and Performance Measurement

  • Translate strategic goals into a practical implementation timeline
  • Analyse a real organisational setback and extract the lessons learned
  • Compare approaches used across different organisations
  • Practice using relevant tools, templates and checklists

Module 5: Action Planning and Implementation

  • Draft a short brief communicating procurement & purchasing priorities to senior leadership
  • Consider how technology is reshaping procurement & purchasing in practice
  • Identify early warning signs of common project or process failures

Training methodology

  • Delivered through a blend of expert facilitation, structured input and interactive discussion.
  • Reinforced with real world case studies drawn from relevant industries and regions.
  • Combines short input sessions with structured workshop activities.
  • Uses practical templates, checklists and tools that delegates can apply immediately.

Accreditation

Delegates who complete Public Procurement Policy and Practice receive a Klarheit Certificate of Completion, recognising the hours of training undertaken and the topics covered. Certificates are issued at the close of the programme and can be used to support continuing professional development records.

Schedule

Upcoming sessions

Choose the city, date and delivery mode that works best for you or your team.

JohannesburgNext
12 Sept 2026 to 16 Sept 2026
USD 3,618Register
Harare
13 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026
USD 3,797Register
Johannesburg
8 Apr 2027 to 12 Apr 2027
USD 3,087Register
Victoria Falls
6 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027
USD 3,379Register
Live Online
7 Jun 2027 to 11 Jun 2027
USD 2,790Register
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