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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOAL946

Training on AI Literacy & Agentic AI for Procurement & Supply Chain

Gain practical AI insights for procurement and supply chain with a focus on agentic AI and governance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Dakar

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course builds foundational and applied understanding of artificial intelligence in procurement and supply chain functions, with a specific focus on agentic AI—autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that can plan, decide, and act within defined objectives. Participants will gain insight into how AI tools and intelligent agents are transforming sourcing, demand planning, supplier management, contract administration, logistics, and risk management. The course emphasizes responsible AI adoption, governance, and practical integration into procurement and supply chain operations.

Duration 

5 Days

Who Should Attend:

  • Procurement and supply chain professionals

  • Supply chain managers and logistics officers

  • Contract management and sourcing teams

  • Operations and inventory management staff

  • Finance, risk, and compliance professionals supporting procurement

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core AI concepts and terminology relevant to procurement

  • Explain agentic AI and its applications in supply chain operations

  • Identify procurement and supply chain use cases for AI adoption

  • Assess risks, ethics, and governance considerations in AI use

  • Support informed decision-making on AI-enabled procurement solutions

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: AI Literacy for Procurement & Supply Chain

  • What AI is (and is not)
  • Types of AI: rules-based, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI
  • AI data requirements in procurement and supply chain
  • Case Study: Early AI adoption in procurement transformation
  • Practical: Mapping procurement processes suitable for AI

Module 2: Agentic AI Concepts & Architecture

  • What is agentic AI?
  • Autonomous vs human-in-the-loop agents
  • Multi-agent systems in supply chains
  • Case Study: Agent-based procurement orchestration
  • Practical: Designing a simple agent workflow for sourcing

Module 3: AI Use Cases in Procurement

  • AI in spend analysis and supplier selection
  • Contract review and compliance monitoring
  • Fraud, leakage, and risk detection
  • Case Study: AI-driven supplier risk assessment
  • Practical: Identifying AI-enabled procurement use cases

Module 4: AI Use Cases in Supply Chain Operations

  • Demand forecasting and inventory optimization
  • Logistics, route optimization, and warehouse automation
  • Disruption detection and scenario planning
  • Case Study: AI-powered demand planning
  • Practical: Mapping agentic AI for inventory and logistics decisions

Module 5: Governance, Ethics & Implementation Roadmap

  • AI risks: bias, data quality, over-automation
  • Responsible AI and regulatory considerations
  • Building an AI adoption roadmap for procurement and supply chain
  • Case Study: AI governance failures and lessons learned
  • Practical: Developing an AI governance and implementation plan
Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact:

  • Improved AI literacy and confidence in AI discussions

  • Enhanced ability to evaluate AI tools and vendor claims

  • Stronger strategic and analytical decision-making skills

Organizational Impact:

  • More efficient and data-driven procurement processes

  • Improved supply chain visibility and resilience

  • Responsible and governed adoption of AI technologies

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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AI systems capable of autonomously planning, making decisions, and taking actions within defined goals and constraints.

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