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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual10 daysTOPP738

Training on Procurement Planning and Strategy in Project Management

Master procurement planning and strategy to drive successful project outcomes and enhance supplier performance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This intensive 10 day course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, manage, and optimize procurement activities within project environments. The program focuses on strategic procurement planning, sourcing and tender management, supplier selection, contract administration, risk management, and performance monitoring to ensure successful project delivery.

Participants will explore contemporary procurement practices, tools, and frameworks aligned with international standards and best practices, including those applied by multilateral development organizations and global procurement institutions. Through practical exercises, case studies, and real world applications, participants will learn how effective procurement planning contributes to project success, enhances value for money, minimizes risks, and improves cost and schedule performance.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers and coordinators
  • Procurement managers and specialists
  • Contract managers and administrators
  • Supply chain professionals
  • Business analysts and consultants
  • Program managers and team leaders
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Develop comprehensive procurement plans that align with project goals.

  • Conduct effective market analysis and risk assessments.

  • Prepare tender documentation and manage the bidding process.

  • Evaluate supplier performance using clear criteria.

  • Integrate sustainable procurement principles into project planning.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Procurement Framework and Strategic Context

  • Overview of procurement systems and international best practices

  • Linkages between procurement planning and project management

  • Strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement in procurement

  • Case Study: Designing a procurement strategy for a multi-sector project

Module 2: Procurement Planning and Market Analysis

  • Developing a procurement plan within a project life cycle

  • Market and supplier analysis for informed decision-making

  • Risk management and contingency planning in procurement

  • Case Study: Market analysis for infrastructure procurement

Module 3: Tendering and Bidding Strategy

  • Preparation of tender documents and evaluation criteria

  • Competitive vs. selective tendering methods

  • Bid evaluation and contract award procedures

  • Case Study: Best practices in evaluating supplier bids

Module 4: Contract Management and Supplier Relations

  • Contract performance monitoring and management

  • Supplier relationship management and performance evaluation

  • Handling contract variations and claims

  • Case Study: Managing supplier performance in large-scale projects

Module 5: Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Practices

  • Integrating sustainability and green procurement principles

  • Ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption in procurement

  • Compliance with donor and institutional procurement guidelines

  • Case Study: Implementing sustainability in procurement planning

Module 6: Procurement Risk and Financial Analysis

  • Identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks

  • Cost-benefit and life-cycle cost analysis in procurement decisions

  • Financial evaluation of suppliers and tenders

  • Case Study: Financial risk management in procurement

Module 7: Technology and E-Procurement Systems

  • Digital transformation and e-procurement tools

  • Automation and analytics in procurement management

  • Challenges and opportunities of technology-driven procurement

  • Case Study: Adoption of e-procurement in a public sector project

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting in Procurement

  • Procurement performance indicators (KPIs)

  • Tracking procurement timelines, costs, and outcomes

  • Reporting and documentation for audit and compliance

  • Case Study: Procurement performance assessment

Module 9: Leadership and Decision-Making in Procurement Strategy

  • Leadership roles in strategic procurement management

  • Decision-making under uncertainty

  • Negotiation and conflict resolution in procurement teams

  • Case Study: Strategic decision-making in donor-funded procurement

Module 10: Integrated Procurement Strategy Workshop

  • Developing an end-to-end procurement plan for a sample project

  • Peer review and feedback on strategic approaches

  • Group presentation and evaluation

  • Case Study: Holistic procurement strategy for a development project

Impact

Where the change lands

Organisational Impact

  • Improved project delivery through efficient procurement planning

  • Reduced delays and cost overruns in projects

  • Strengthened supplier relationships and transparency

  • Enhanced compliance with procurement policies and standards

Individual Impact

  • Mastery of procurement strategy and planning techniques

  • Enhanced ability to evaluate supplier performance and mitigate risk

  • Confidence in managing complex procurement processes

  • Stronger alignment of procurement goals with project objectives

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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FAQs

Common questions.

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Yes, it aligns with global standards such as World Bank, UN, and ISO procurement frameworks.

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