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What You'll Learn

Master strategic cost and value management in procurement. Learn to reduce costs, increase value, and improve procurement performance.

Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Foundation
Format In-Person

Course Overview

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Strategic Cost and Value Management in Procurement Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to strategically manage costs and add value within procurement processes. It covers essential topics such as cost analysis, value engineering, supplier relationship management, and procurement strategies to optimize costs while maintaining or improving quality and service.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Procurement Managers
  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Purchasing Agents
  • Contract Managers
  • Financial Analysts involved in procurement
  • Operations Managers
  • Business Analysts

Course Impact

Organizational Impact

  • Improves profitability and resource allocation.

  • Leads to better supplier relationships and risk mitigation.

  • Enhances the organization's competitiveness and operational efficiency.

Personal Impact

  • Provides an in-demand skill set for a career in procurement.

  • Is crucial for career progression into senior leadership and strategic roles.

  • Builds the confidence to lead and champion cost and value-driven initiatives.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand and apply cost management principles within procurement.
  • Analyze procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Implement value management techniques to enhance procurement performance.
  • Develop and execute cost-effective procurement strategies.
  • Strengthen supplier relationships to optimize cost and value.
  • Utilize various tools and methodologies for cost analysis and value engineering.
  • Improve negotiation skills to achieve better procurement outcomes.

Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding the Value Proposition of Procurement to a Corporate 

  • Linking Corporate and Procurement Objectives
  • World-Class Procurement Performance Benchmarking
  • KPIs to Measure Procurement Performance
  • Typical Procurement Organizational Structures
  • Common Requisition-To-Pay and Contract Management Systems
  • Private and Public Procurement Policies

Module 2: Tools and Techniques in E2E Procurement Category Management 

  • Supply Market Analysis
  • Market Approaches
  • Best-Fit Contracting Strategy
  • Contract Award
  • Contract Performance Management

Module 3: Cost Management and Value Creation 

  • Understanding the Financial Statements
  • Applying and Interpreting Present Net Value
  • Supply Chain Cost Modelling
  • Total Cost of Ownership and Total Lifecycle Cost
  • Porter’s Five Forces
  • Value in Post Contract Award Contract Management
  • Tools and Techniques in Decision Making
    • Decision Trees
    • Root Cause Analysis

Module 4: Selling Strategic Procurement to Stakeholders 

  • Create the Vision and Mission Statement
  • Quantify the Tangible Benefits and Cost to Implement the Strategies
  • Introduce the Organization, Process and Systems to Realize the Strategic Procurement Benefits
  • Specify the Deliverables and Milestones
  • Estimate the Resources and Time Needed for Implementation
  • Identify Stakeholders and Create Stakeholders Management Plan
  • Create Risks Mitigation Plan for the Project
  • Prepare Communication Plan
  • Influencing Skills

Module 5: Create A Deep Dive Category Strategy

  • Define the Deliverables of a Deep Dive Category Strategy
  • Introduction of Three Categories for Teams to Choose From
  • Organizations Expectation
  • Category Spend Data
  • Supply Market Profiles
  • Stakeholders’ Positions

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
Date Days Venue Fee (VAT Incl.) Register
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Zanzibar, Tanzania USD 2,200 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Johannesburg, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
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Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

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To teach you how to move beyond price-based buying to strategically manage costs and create long-term value for your organization throughout the entire supply chain.
Cost is the price of an item. Value is what you get for that cost, including quality, service, and reduced risk, which leads to a greater return on investment.
Yes, you'll learn to calculate TCO, which includes not just the purchase price but also costs for maintenance, training, and disposal to make smarter decisions.
You will learn to use data analysis and new technologies to identify hidden costs and find new efficiencies, driving strategic innovation across your business.
By focusing on transparent and fair pricing, you build trust with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring your procurement processes are managed with unwavering integrity.
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