Start Your Career with a Foundational Procurement & Contract Course
This Associate Procurement & Contract course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform essential administrative and support tasks within a procurement or contracts department. It is designed to equip participants to assist in purchasing, supplier interaction, basic contract administration, and understanding procurement processes, focusing on setting up basic procedures and understanding core functions.
By the end of the Associate Procurement & Contract course, participants will be able to:
Module 1: Introduction to Procurement & Supply Chain
What is Procurement? Role and Importance.
Basic Supply Chain Flow and where Procurement fits.
Ethical Principles in Procurement.
Common Procurement Terminology.
Module 2: The Purchasing Process Fundamentals
Understanding the Purchase Requisition.
Creating and Issuing Purchase Orders (POs).
Receiving Goods and Services: Reconciliation with POs.
Basic Invoice Processing and Payment Linkage.
Module 3: Supplier Interaction Basics
Identifying Types of Suppliers (goods, services).
Basic Communication with Suppliers (inquiries, order follow-ups).
Understanding Delivery Schedules and Incoterms (basic concept).
Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) - basic etiquette.
Module 4: Contract Administration Fundamentals
What is a Contract? Basic Components.
Types of Contracts (basic overview: fixed price, time & materials).
Contract Filing and Record Keeping.
Tracking Basic Contract Terms and Expiry Dates.
Confidentiality and Data Security in Contracts.
Module 5: Sourcing & Tendering Basics
Introduction to Sourcing and Supplier Selection.
Basic Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
Comparison of Supplier Bids (basic criteria).
Due Diligence (basic checks on suppliers).
Module 6: Procurement Technology & Compliance Basics
Overview of E-Procurement Systems (basic navigation).
Data Entry and Reporting in Procurement Systems.
Introduction to Procurement Policies and Procedures.
Basic Compliance Requirements (e.g., local regulations).
Participants enrolling for this programme do not need prior experience but must possess basic literacy and numeracy skills. Participants who meet the programme requirements should pay the course fee and complete the enrollment form 2 weeks before the programme kick-off date.
Requirements:
Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.
Trainer • Nigeria
Master of Science in Production and Operations Management (M.Sc.);
Aduragbemi Opaogun is a highly skilled procurement expert with a proven ability to save companies millions through his expertise in negotiation, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Holding a Master of Science in Production and Operations Management, he has excelled in roles such as Procurement and Vendor Management Officer at Stanbic IBTC and Assistant Procurement Manager at TGI, where he saved Nigerian banks a staggering N1 billion through strategic procurement initiatives. Known for his analytical skills and ability to foster strong supplier relationships, Aduragbemi also empowers future procurement leaders by sharing his real-world knowledge and experience, helping students become experts in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier collaboration.
Procurement Manager • Nigeria
Project Cost Reduction
Collins Nweke is a supply chain management professional with expertise in various operational areas. His areas of specialization include supply chain management, operations management, warehousing and inventory control, procurement and contract management, logistics, occupational safety and health, and quality control/assurance.
Facilitator at Piston and Fusion Business Academy • Nigeria
Master's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering; Diploma in Marine Engineering; (FIMC, IMC); (MCIPS, CIPS); (ANIMN, NIMN)
Fadola Johnson is a supply chain guru, seasoned leader, and passionate mentor with a Master's in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, a Bachelor's in Marine Engineering, and an Associate Diploma in Marine Engineering. His expertise spans various supply chain domains, including vendor management, procurement, warehouse and inventory management, logistics, strategy, quality management, and business leadership. With experience as Head of Supply Chain & Business Development at Apical International Energy and Resources Ltd, Fadola combines practical industry insights with a passion for education. As a sought-after trainer at Piston and Fusion Business Academy, he bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping learners with the skills needed to excel in the dynamic supply chain field.
Piston and Fusion offer the Procurement & Contract Management Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates for classroom and virtual online class.
Procurement & Contract Management for Associate Course Schedule for Lagos, Abuja, & Online
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Piston and Fusion offer the Procurement and Contract Management Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See fees for classroom and virtual online class.
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