CALENDAR OF WORLD CLASS PROCUREMENT
OPTIMISATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Commerce Edge specialises in strategic and operational training and is dedicated to assisting procurement professionals in both the public and private sector to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to move their procurement function to World Class Procurement 'leading practice' standards.
We are a SETA accredited and CIPS Recognised, Level 3 B-BBEE organisation.
View Supply Chain Calendar Finance for Procurement Professionals |
Financial acumen for Procurement Professionals. |
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Strategic Sourcing and Category Management |
Use world-class Strategic Sourcing methods to focus on where the real value lies in your Supply Chain. |
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Enterprise and Supplier Development for Procurement Professionals |
In-depth framework and roadmap for procurement practitioners, ESD practitioners and other practitioners. |
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Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
Avoid and manage the ethical 'traps and pitfalls' within the supply chain. |
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Preferential Procurement (B-BBEE) |
Updated B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, implementing preferential procurement and related enterprise development: implications and opportunities. |
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Legal Aspects in Purchasing and Supply Management |
Many legal processes apply to the procurement environment. Brush up on this crucial component in purchasing. |
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Developing and Managing Contracts and SLA's |
Minimise risks in dealing with suppliers while developing and entering into professional contracts. |
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Project Management for Procurement Professionals |
A practical approach to establishing a project organisation and managing projects in the Procurement environment. |
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Effective Tendering and Supplier Management |
Effectively build and manage a world-class supplier base, create and manage tenders, and meet your BEE targets at the same time. |
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Critical Negotiation Skills for the Procurement Professional |
Procurement negotiations are different and Procurement Professionals negotiate more often than anyone else in the organisation. |
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Tender Specification Writing in Procurement |
Create tender specifications that are clear, correct, complete and concise. |
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Procurement Analytics |
A 3-day practical and interactive workshop where our subject matter expert will unpack the fundamentals for procurement analytics in a step-by-step approach, laying down the foundations in developing a category and sourcing strategy. |
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Implementing the Three Bid Committees |
The Supply Chain Management system within the PFMA and MFMA was introduced to drastically improve service delivery. Endorsed by National Treasury |
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Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals |
Gain a broader understanding of the negotiation process, its key stages and how it adds value. |
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Practical Procurement |
Gain a broader, practical understanding of the purchasing process. |
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Developing Effective and Compliant Bid Specifications |
Unpack the key elements for developing effective Bid Invitations as required under legislation. |
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Preventing Fraud and Corruption in the Public Sector |
A tailored 2-day workshop aimed at Municipalities and Municipal Entities, National and Provincial Departments and Public Entities, where our subject matter experts will assist you in making informed decisions by understanding and eradicating fraud and corruption in your working environment. |
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Deviations from Open Competitive Bidding |
Deviations from open competitive bidding methods are allowed within the PFMA as long as they have been approved. |
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Risk Management in Procurement |
Identify, analyse and manage risk in Procurement and Supply. |
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Public Sector Supply Chain Management |
Implement a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective Supply Management Chain function. |
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Achieving Operational Excellence in the Supply Chain |
If your objectives are to reduce costs beyond procurement savings, then this workshop will assist you to have a global view of costs across the value chain. In-house requests facilitated. |
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SAP Procurement Performance Optimisation |
Using out-of-the-box SAP ERP tools, you can streamline your procurement performance and boost service levels. In-house requests facilitated. |
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Leadership & Management Development |
In this workshop, delegates will be exposed to practical techniques and solutions to overcome daily managerial obstacles and challenges, reduce HR costs and increase management and staff performance through improved engagement. |
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The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) |
We provide insight and simplify the issues, which can only be done after practically applying POPI to real business issues |
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Managing Conflict within the Supply Chain |
Help yourself and others to settle differences, work constructively and collaborate as individuals and groups with a common purpose. |
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Supply Chain Operations (Finance Planning & Inventory) |
Understand the use and benefits of costing, inventory and planning in supply chain processes. |
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Selling the Procurement Business Case |
Learn how to "sell" the SOLUTIONS needed to meet your procurement objectives. How do we get the decision makers to agree to the savings that we have actually achieved? |
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Demand Planning and Management |
Cost pressures and complex supply chains require a minimum of cash tied up in inventory while satisfying the customer to the maximum. |
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Fundamentals of Purchasing and World Class Procurement |
An excellent preparation for later skills development in more advanced world-class Procurement topics. |
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Procurement Time Management |
Improve planning, assertiveness, decision-making, desk management and communication skills. Contribute to greater productivity. |
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Operations Management for the Procurement Professional |
The roles, responsibilities and relationships of procurement vs. world-class operations management. |
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Leading and Influencing the Procurement Environment |
Learn how to motivate and support supply chain members and stakeholders in achieving objectives and success, and maximise the potential of your organisation through effective leadership in a variety of contexts, including through change, adversity, conflict and success. |
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Business Process Analyst |
Guide businesses to and through process optimisation opportunities. |
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Optimising Warehouse Performance |
Warehouse operation and management is a key area where competitive advantage can be gained and exploited. |
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Logistics Management |
It is crucial to use resources effectively and minimise non value-adding movement of goods in the supply chain. |
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Asset Management in the Public Sector |
Tangible (physical) assets are a vital corporate resource and applying the principles of asset management will ensure this resource input is at the lowest overall cost. |
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Developing a World-Class Procurement Strategy |
In this Procurement Leadership Seminar, you will learn how as a Public or Private sector Procurement Leader, you can get your procurement function recognised and transformed. |
