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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Construction Procurement
- An overview of material procurement in civil works
- Distinguishing procurement from purchasing: roles and functions
- Integrating procurement with project execution plans
Material Planning and Budget Alignment
- Forecasting material requirements
- Estimating costs and aligning them with project budgets
- Managing lead times and coordinating delivery schedules
Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Qualifying and selecting vendors
- Developing negotiation strategies and defining contract terms
- Maintaining supplier performance and reliability
Inventory and Site Delivery Management
- Choosing between warehouse storage and direct-to-site strategies
- Executing receiving procedures and conducting inspections
- Tracking inventory levels and generating usage reports
Procurement Documentation and Tools
- Managing purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
- Utilizing spreadsheets or ERP systems for procurement tasks
- Monitoring expenditures and conducting supplier audits
Risk Management and Best Practices
- Addressing material shortages, delivery delays, and necessary substitutions
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and traceability
- Adopting sustainable procurement practices and material standards
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of procurement or supply chain operations
- Familiarity with construction sites or project execution environments
- A keen interest in enhancing sourcing and purchasing strategies within the construction sector
Target Audience
- Procurement officers employed by construction firms
- Project managers engaged in material sourcing
- Site engineers and quantity surveyors
Testimonials (1)
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