Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain

This DIXONTECH Diploma provides a complete foundation in procurement and supply chain management. Participants learn strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory and warehouse control, logistics, demand forecasting, and contract performance. The program aligns with global qualifications and industry standards to improve efficiency, cost, service, and compliance. Graduates can design integrated procurement frameworks, optimize materials flows, and manage risks while embedding sustainable and ethical practices across the supply chain.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Procurement principles and strategic sourcing
• Supply chain fundamentals and integration
• Supplier selection and relationship management
• Inventory and warehouse control techniques
• Demand forecasting and materials planning
• Logistics and transportation management
• Sustainable and ethical procurement practices
• Risk management in procurement and supply chain
• Contracting, negotiation, and performance evaluation

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

• Apply core procurement and supply chain principles
• Design effective category and sourcing strategies
• Optimize inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations
• Strengthen supplier performance and collaboration models
• Improve forecasting accuracy and materials planning
• Manage risks, compliance, and trade requirements
• Embed sustainability and ethical sourcing practices
• Align supply chain with business objectives

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Purchasing officers and contract administrators
• Logistics and operations coordinators
• Inventory and warehouse controllers
• Project and production planners
• Supplier relationship and category managers
• Business development and operations staff
• Professionals seeking diplomalevel qualification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DIXONTECH blends instructorled sessions, simulations, and case studies with hands‑on tools. Participants practice sourcing, forecasting, and KPI dashboards through group workshops and scenario work. Templates, checklists, and miniassessments reinforce skills and ensure immediate workplace application.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Overview of procurement and supply chain functions
• Strategic importance of procurement in organizations
• Supply chain models and value creation frameworks
• Procurement cycle and sourcing process flow
• Categories of spend and purchasing strategies
• Role of procurement in business performance
• Collaboration and integration across functions
• Global trends and innovation in procurement
• Case study: excellence in global firms

DAY 2:

PROCUREMENT PLANNING AND SOURCING STRATEGIES

• Procurement planning and category management
• Market analysis and supplier prequalification
• Supplier evaluation and selection techniques
• Strategic sourcing and cost optimization
• Total cost of ownership and value based sourcing
• Tendering processes and bid evaluation methods
• Supplier relationship development and SRM models
• Contract management principles and governance

DAY 3:

INVENTORY, LOGISTICS, AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

• Inventory concepts and ABC or XYZ classification
• Reorder level, safety stock, and EOQ calculations
• Demand forecasting and materials planning systems
• Warehouse layout, storage optimization, handling
• Transportation planning and logistics network design
• Distribution channels and performance analysis
• Integration of inventory with ERP procurement
• Lean logistics and waste reduction principles
• Cold chain and sensitive products considerations
• Exercise: optimize warehouse and distribution operations

DAY 4:

SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Identify and assess procurement supply chain risks
• Develop mitigation, continuity, and contingency plans
• Supplier performance monitoring, audits, and scorecards
• Global sourcing, customs, and trade compliance
• Sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing frameworks
• Performance measurement and benchmarking indicators
• Workshop: develop a supply chain risk matrix

DAY 5:

CONTRACTING, NEGOTIATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Contracting principles and contract law essentials
• Negotiation planning, styles, and influencing techniques
• Stakeholder communication and governance in procurement
• Supplier development and performance improvement programs
• KPI driven evaluation and supplier scorecards
• Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Digital transformation in procurement and analytics
• Exam review and diploma assessment preparation
• Final workshop: integrated performance model