United Nations Procurement
Capacity Development Centre

Starts: 07 December 2010 at 0900

Ends: 09 December 2010 at 1700

This course is organised by the UNDP. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
• Describe the issues that need to be considered when developing a procurement strategy for a business unit
• Articulate the objectives of a procurement activity for a business unit
• Conduct procurement spend analysis, supply risk assessments, demand and supply market analysis
• Model and implement strategies for significant procurement
• Implement strategies for routine, volume, critical and strategic procurement portfolio
• Align systems, capacities and administrative processes with strategic objectives
• Measure performance, outcomes and results

This course is designed for procurement practitioners at all levels. It is further recommended for programme and project staff and other procurement stakeholders involved in the planning, monitoring or oversight of procurement. The course will particularly benefit those who wish to take a more proactive and strategic approach to their procurement activities by developing and implementing an integrated corporate procurement strategy.

For more information and to register on-line click here.

The course schedule for the rest of the year is available from the UNDP Procurement Training website.