Course Outline

Introduction to Construction Procurement

  • Overview of material procurement in civil works
  • Procurement vs. purchasing: roles and functions
  • Integration with project execution plans

Material Planning and Budget Alignment

  • Material requirement forecasting
  • Estimating and aligning with project budgets
  • Managing lead times and delivery schedules

Sourcing and Supplier Management

  • Vendor qualification and selection
  • Negotiation strategies and contract terms
  • Managing supplier performance and reliability

Inventory and Site Delivery Management

  • Warehouse vs. direct-to-site strategies
  • Receiving procedures and inspections
  • Tracking inventory and usage reports

Procurement Documentation and Tools

  • Purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
  • Using spreadsheets or ERP for procurement
  • Monitoring spend and supplier audits

Risk Management and Best Practices

  • Dealing with shortages, delays, and substitutions
  • Ensuring compliance and traceability
  • Sustainable procurement and material standards

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with construction or project execution environments
  • Interest in improving sourcing and purchasing strategies in construction

Audience

  • Procurement officers in construction firms
  • Project managers involved in material sourcing
  • Site engineers and quantity surveyors
 14 Hours

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  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*

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