Managing and Administering the Contracts Cost-Effectively
Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
This is the first course in our Contract Management Professional Contract administration is a broad term used to describe management of the parties’ responsibilities in delivering contracts. At the core of each responsibility is the contract. This course briefly reviews the formation and interpretation of contracts as the rules of engagement between parties embarking on a project. It then looks and the processes of administration and management of the contract throughout the course of a project.
Learning Objectives
Clarify the roles of the contract manager and contract administrator
Understand key aspects of contracts: as a contract manager how to read, interpret and evaluate them
Examine fundamental facets of contract administration and claims processes
Appreciate the contractual issues surrounding variations, delays, and defects; and develop procedures to effectively deal with these issues
Ensure both contract administration and project management endeavors emphasize contract compliance throughout the delivery process
Analyze key principles of effective document control, reporting, and communication systems
Discover cooperative negotiation and partnering skills for dispute avoidance and resolution
Who Should Attend
This practical introductory course is relevant for those involved with any aspect of the management or administration of contracts, including developing or evaluating contracts, and performing day-to-day contract administration, or interacting directly with those who do – in any industry sector.
Professionals in Vendor & Contract Management
Procurement, purchasing and contracts staff
Supply chain and logistics professionals
Course Outline
Day 1 — Contract management principles
Pre-award, award, and post-award considerations of contract management from both buyers’ and sellers’ perspectives
Detailing the role of the contract manager
Understanding where contract management fits with the broader organizational goals
Day 2 — Documentation – Understanding the purpose and…
Contractual interpretation – How to use it to inform sensible contract management decisions
Developing the the overall management plan for the contract
Aligning contract planning with established organizational systems
Evaluating risks
Day 3 — Key points in formulating claims
Key considerations in valuing claims
The contract administrator’s relationships and responsibilities, and those of the project manager
The administrator's role and limits of authority
Examining other roles in the contract management network and their associated limits of authority/decision making power (contracts manager, superintendent, project manager, project director, development manager, functional manager, etc.)
Day 4 — The importance of effective systems for the…
Establishing timelines, lookups, and prompts
Contract compliance: monitoring, reporting, and adherence to standards
Document control and milestone planning
Developing communication systems within the contract delivery hierarchy
Day 5 — Pre-contract conferences – Their value and how to run…
Delegating effectively
Dispute avoidance and resolution-contractual principles and practical procedures
Payment claims – The legal principles and the practical procedures
Variations – Legal principles and practical procedures
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
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.