Training on Vendor & Supplier Contract Management
Professional course on vendor and supplier contract management focusing on negotiation, compliance, and supplier performance.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
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
Effective vendor and supplier contract management is essential for ensuring reliable supply chains, cost efficiency, and strong business relationships. Organizations must manage supplier contracts carefully to ensure compliance, monitor performance, minimize risks, and achieve value for money.
This course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle. The course focuses on vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, risk management, and supplier relationship management.
Participants will gain skills to effectively manage vendor contracts, improve supplier performance, and strengthen procurement and supply chain outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Procurement and supply chain professionals
- Contract managers and officers
- Vendor and supplier relationship managers
- Project managers
- Finance and compliance officers
- Professionals involved in procurement and contract management
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand vendor and supplier contract management processes
- Manage supplier contracts effectively throughout their lifecycle
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance
- Identify and mitigate risks in supplier contracts
- Strengthen supplier relationships and contract outcomes
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Vendor & Supplier Contract Management
- Overview of vendor and supplier contract management
- Role of procurement in contract management
- Supplier selection and evaluation processes
- Types of vendor and supplier contracts
- Case Study: Challenges in supplier contract management
Module 2: Contract Negotiation & Supplier Onboarding
- Negotiating supplier contracts and agreements
- Key contract terms for vendors and suppliers
- Supplier onboarding and contract setup
- Compliance and due diligence in supplier contracts
- Practical Exercise: Negotiating a supplier contract
Module 3: Contract Implementation & Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Managing contract execution with suppliers
- Monitoring supplier performance using KPIs
- Service level agreements (SLAs) and performance standards
- Managing supplier relationships and communication
- Case Study: Improving supplier performance
Module 4: Risk Management & Compliance in Supplier Contracts
- Identifying risks in vendor and supplier contracts
- Risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
- Managing disputes and supplier issues
- Workshop: Developing a supplier risk management plan
Module 5: Supplier Evaluation, Renewal & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluating supplier performance and contract outcomes
- Managing contract renewals and terminations
- Supplier development and continuous improvement
- Best practices in supplier contract management
- Group Exercise: Developing a supplier contract management strategy
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Improved understanding of supplier contract management
- Skills in negotiating and managing vendor contracts
- Enhanced ability to monitor supplier performance
- Increased competence in managing supplier risks and relationships
Organizational Impact
- Improved supplier performance and reliability
- Stronger procurement and supply chain management
- Reduced risks and contract disputes
- Enhanced value for money and operational efficiency
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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