Course Outline:

Module 1: Procurement Strategy Foundations and Frameworks

• Understanding procurement strategy vs. operations

• Strategic procurement pillars and maturity models

• Aligning procurement strategy with corporate strategy
  Case Study: Strategic procurement planning in a government agency

Module 2: Policy Development Process and Frameworks

• Introduction to policy development lifecycle

• Key elements of effective procurement policies

• Compliance with procurement legislation (e.g., PPADA, UNCITRAL)
  Workshop: Drafting a policy development roadmap

Module 3: Procurement Planning and Demand Forecasting

• Needs analysis and stakeholder engagement

• Spend analysis and market intelligence

• Annual procurement planning tools
  Practical: Building a procurement plan linked to strategy

Module 4: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Category management principles

• Supplier market segmentation

• Strategic sourcing strategies and sourcing cycle
  Case Study: Category strategy for high-value commodities

Module 5: Governance, Ethics, and Compliance in Procurement Policy

• Procurement regulatory environment

• Ethics, conflict of interest, and integrity

• Creating governance and accountability frameworks
  Discussion: Anti-corruption measures in procurement policy

Module 6: Risk Management in Procurement Strategy

• Identifying procurement risks

• Risk mitigation tools (e.g., contracts, insurance, controls)

• Embedding risk management in procurement strategy
  Exercise: Risk register for strategic sourcing project

Module 7: Sustainable and Inclusive Procurement Policies

• Green and sustainable procurement practices

• Gender-responsive and inclusive procurement

• Socially responsible supplier engagement
  Case Study: Implementing sustainable procurement in the public sector

Module 8: Digital Transformation in Procurement Strategy

• E-procurement systems and digital policy design

• Use of data and analytics in procurement planning

• Leveraging ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  Demo/Exercise: Drafting a digital procurement policy annex

Module 9: Performance Management and Policy Monitoring

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement

• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks

• Feedback mechanisms and policy updates
  Practical: Designing a procurement performance dashboard

Module 10: Change Management and Strategic Communication

• Communicating new procurement strategies and policies

• Stakeholder engagement and training

• Managing resistance and policy transitions
  Group Activity: Change management plan for procurement policy rollout