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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of Construction Procurement

  • Overview of material procurement in civil engineering works
  • Distinguishing between procurement and purchasing: roles and functions
  • Aligning with project execution plans

Material Planning and Budget Synchronization

  • Predicting material requirements
  • Estimating costs and aligning them with project budgets
  • Managing lead times and delivery schedules

Sourcing and Supplier Stewardship

  • Qualifying and selecting vendors
  • Employing negotiation strategies and defining contract terms
  • Maintaining supplier performance and reliability

Inventory and Site Delivery Coordination

  • Comparing warehouse storage vs. direct-to-site delivery strategies
  • Receiving protocols and inspection procedures
  • Monitoring inventory levels and generating usage reports

Procurement Documentation and Digital Tools

  • Managing purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
  • Leveraging spreadsheets or ERP systems for procurement
  • Tracking expenditures and conducting supplier audits

Risk Mitigation and Best Practices

  • Addressing shortages, delays, and material substitutions
  • Maintaining compliance and traceability
  • Embracing sustainable procurement and material standards

Recap and Future Actions

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of procurement or supply chain operations
  • Exposure to construction or project delivery environments
  • A desire to enhance sourcing and purchasing strategies within construction

Target Audience

  • Procurement officers working within construction companies
  • Project managers responsible for material sourcing
  • Site engineers and quantity surveyors

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