The CILT Certificate in Advanced Procurement Strategies (CAPS) course provides a deep dive into advanced procurement methods for professionals aiming to maximize value in their procurement functions. Participants will learn to analyze procurement spend and turn data into actionable insights for value-driven planning. The curriculum includes strategic frameworks for engaging with critical suppliers and leveraging purchasing power for better terms and significant savings. Finally, the course covers innovative techniques to shift demand dynamics and identify the best sourcing strategies for different product categories.
Course Methodology
This course employs diverse interactive training techniques, including case studies, team exercises, videos, and questionnaires.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Analyse procurement spend as a basis for value-driven procurement planning
Engage with strategic suppliers of critical items using collaborative frameworks
Executive cost-saving strategies by leveraging purchasing power
Apply innovative techniques to swing the nature of demand in procurement’s favour
Identify the best sourcing strategies for each product category through analysing procurement data
Target Audience
Senior-level procurers, procurement supervisors, category managers, purchasing managers, procurement directors and other experienced supply chain professionals.
Target Competencies
Strategic sourcing
Spend analysis
Value chain analysis
Supplier relationship management
Procurement management
Negotiations
Course Outline
Spend Analysis and Procurement Planning
The nature of spend categories
Profiling spend categories
Analyzing the financial impact of spend categories
Assessing sourcing risks
Supply and demand power dynamics
Consolidating category reports
Engaging Strategic Suppliers
Design-for-the-supply-chain concept and innovation
Supplier engagement across the product life cycle
Extracting supplier value for mega projects and high-value acquisitions
Strategic alliances and partnerships
Collaborative revenue-sharing, cost-reduction, and value-creation models