Training on Supplier Risk & Third-Party Management
Build strong supplier risk and third-party management capabilities to reduce disruption and compliance risk.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips professionals with the knowledge and frameworks required to identify, assess, manage, and monitor supplier and third-party risks across the procurement and supply chain lifecycle. Participants gain a structured understanding of third-party risk categories, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, governance, and response strategies. The course supports resilient operations, regulatory compliance, and value-driven supplier relationships in increasingly complex and interconnected ecosystems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend:
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Procurement and supply chain professionals
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Vendor and third-party risk managers
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Contract and supplier relationship managers
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Risk, compliance, and internal audit professionals
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Finance and operations managers overseeing suppliers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and categorize supplier and third-party risks
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Conduct effective due diligence and risk assessments
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Design risk-based supplier onboarding and monitoring processes
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Integrate supplier risk management into procurement strategy
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Strengthen governance, controls, and escalation mechanisms
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Supplier & Third-Party Risk Management Overview
- Definition and scope of third-party risk
- Types of supplier risks: operational, financial, compliance, ESG, cyber
- Regulatory and governance expectations
- Case Study: Supplier failure disrupting operations
- Practical: Mapping third-party risks across the supply chain
Module 2: Supplier Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Risk-based due diligence frameworks
- Financial, operational, and compliance assessments
- Risk scoring and segmentation
- Case Study: Inadequate due diligence leading to losses
- Practical: Designing a supplier risk assessment matrix
Module 3: Contractual Risk Controls & Onboarding
- Risk-related contract clauses and safeguards
- Service levels, audit rights, and exit provisions
- Secure supplier onboarding processes
- Case Study: Weak contracts exposing the organization
- Practical: Identifying risk controls in supplier contracts
Module 4: Ongoing Monitoring, Performance & Incident Management
- Continuous monitoring and early warning indicators
- Supplier performance reviews and issue management
- Managing incidents and supplier remediation
- Case Study: Escalation failures in supplier incidents
- Practical: Developing a supplier monitoring dashboard
Module 5: Governance, Integration & Resilience
- Roles, responsibilities, and oversight structures
- Integration with procurement, risk, and compliance functions
- Building resilient and diversified supplier ecosystems
- Case Study: Governance gaps in third-party risk management
- Practical: Creating a supplier risk governance framework
Where the change lands
Personal Impact:
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Improved risk assessment and supplier management skills
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Enhanced confidence in managing third-party relationships
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Stronger collaboration with risk, legal, and compliance teams
Organizational Impact:
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Reduced supplier-related disruptions and losses
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Stronger compliance and governance
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More resilient and sustainable supplier networks
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.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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