Certified Procurement Professional - Preparation Course

This DIXONTECH certification preparation program provides a structured learning path for professionals aiming to become Certified Procurement Professionals (CPP). The course covers all key areas of procurement management including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, risk control, and ethics in purchasing. It is aligned with leading global certification bodies and designed to help delegates master both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to excel in professional procurement exams and in real-world applications.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of professional procurement and sourcing

• Procurement strategy and category management

• Contracting and supplier relationship management

• Risk, compliance, and ethical procurement

• Exam preparation and case study practice

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO

• Understand the complete procurement lifecycle

• Apply best practices aligned with certification standards

• Manage contracts, suppliers, and negotiations effectively

• Evaluate procurement risks and compliance frameworks

• Demonstrate ethical and professional procurement behavior

• Prepare confidently for professional certification exams

• Improve organizational value through strategic purchasing

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Procurement and purchasing specialists

• Supply chain and sourcing managers

• Contract and vendor officers

• Business and operations professionals

• Project and category managers

• Professionals pursuing CPP or CIPS certification

• Consultants in procurement and supply management

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course includes lectures, case-based workshops, and simulated exam practice. Participants will engage in group discussions, scenario analyses, and mock test exercises designed to reinforce knowledge and build the confidence required for passing the certification exam and applying procurement principles effectively in their organizations.

DAY 1

PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORKS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

• Overview of procurement and supply chain principles

• Procurement’s role in organizational value creation

• Professional ethics and codes of conduct (CIPS, CPP)

• The global procurement body of knowledge

• Procurement organizational structures and responsibilities

• Key stages of the procurement process lifecycle

• Strategic alignment between procurement and business goals

DAY 2

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY AND CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

• Developing a strategic sourcing strategy

• Spend analysis and supplier market research

• Category management models and best practices

• Total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost management

• Supplier segmentation and prioritization techniques

• Building procurement strategies aligned with objectives

• Category case study and application exercise

DAY 3

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Fundamentals of contract law and administration

• Drafting and managing procurement contracts

• Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier evaluation and relationship frameworks

• Managing supplier collaboration and innovation

• Contract performance monitoring and compliance tools

• Practical case: Supplier performance improvement project

DAY 4

PROCUREMENT RISK MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

• Risk types in procurement and mitigation methods

• Legal and regulatory procurement frameworks

• Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and ethical standards

• Sustainability and responsible sourcing principles

• Governance and control in procurement activities

• Risk-based supplier evaluation systems

• Ethical decision-making and conflict of interest management

DAY 5

EXAM PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION SUCCESS STRATEGIES

• Review of CPP competency framework and domains

• Common exam topics and question patterns

• Practice exam questions and mock assessments

• Case study review and group discussion

• Time management and problem-solving strategies

• Personal exam readiness and preparation checklist

• Certification pathways and professional advancement opportunities