Certified International Procurement Professional & Manager

Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 4,500

Overview

Procurement is at the heart of the supply chain function as the purchasing department can spend up to 70% of a company's money. In this course, we will explore the strategic role of the procurement function and how this department can contribute to the entire organization. Supplier evaluation and negotiation will be discussed to maximize the contribution of the procurement department. Furthermore, the latest innovative techniques for continuous improvement at the procurement department will be explored.

Learning Objectives

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for procurement managers / specialists / officers, supply chain managers / specialists, buyers / senior buyers, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

Course Outline

Day 1 — Role of Procurement Management

Day 2 — Negotiating with Suppliers

Day 3 — Managing and Evaluating the Department Performance

Day 4 — Training the Procurement Staff

Day 5 — Kaizen and Continuous Improvement in Procurement

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

DatesVenueDeliveryDurationFee (USD)
22–26 October 2026Al-Khobar, KSAPublic5 days4,500
21–25 December 2026Abuja, NigeriaPublic5 days4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses cover?

The portfolio covers strategic sourcing and category management, tendering and supplier evaluation, contract and supplier performance management, negotiation, logistics, warehousing and inventory control — alongside preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, the global benchmark for the profession.

Who should attend a procurement and supply chain course?

These courses suit procurement and purchasing officers, category and sourcing managers, contract administrators, warehouse and inventory supervisors, logistics and materials planners, and finance or engineering staff who raise and evaluate tenders. No prior CIPS study is assumed.

How long are procurement and supply chain courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can procurement and supply chain training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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