Course Outline
Introduction to Construction Procurement
- Overview of material procurement in civil engineering
- Distinguishing between procurement and purchasing: roles and responsibilities
- Integrating procurement with project execution plans
Material Planning and Budget Alignment
- Forecasting material requirements
- Estimating costs and aligning them with project budgets
- Managing lead times and delivery schedules
Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Vendor qualification and selection processes
- Negotiation tactics and contract terms
- Overseeing supplier performance and reliability
Inventory and Site Delivery Management
- Comparing warehouse-based versus direct-to-site strategies
- Receiving protocols and inspection procedures
- Maintaining inventory tracking and usage reporting
Procurement Documentation and Tools
- Managing purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
- Leveraging spreadsheets or ERP systems for procurement
- Monitoring expenditures and conducting supplier audits
Risk Management and Best Practices
- Addressing shortages, delays, and material substitutions
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and traceability
- Sustainable procurement and adherence to material standards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A fundamental grasp of procurement or supply chain operations
- Experience or familiarity with construction and project execution settings
- A desire to refine sourcing and purchasing strategies within the construction sector
Target Audience
- Procurement specialists working within construction companies
- Project managers responsible for material sourcing
- Site engineers and quantity surveyors
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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