Professional Diploma Course | Duration: 6 Months

 Course Introduction

The Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management is designed to develop professional knowledge and practical competencies in procurement management, strategic sourcing, purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, supply chain planning, and operational efficiency.

 The course focuses on developing competent procurement and supply chain professionals who can effectively manage purchasing activities, source materials and services, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, control procurement costs, maintain inventory, coordinate logistics, and ensure the timely availability of goods and services.

 Participants will learn how to prepare procurement plans, develop purchasing procedures, conduct supplier assessments, prepare RFQs and RFPs, evaluate quotations, manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, control warehouse operations, and maintain procurement documentation.

 The course also covers strategic procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, transportation management, logistics coordination, warehouse management, supply chain risk assessment, ethical procurement, and sustainable supply chain practices.

With particular emphasis on Bangladesh's business, manufacturing, industrial, and commercial environments, participants will gain practical knowledge of procurement operations, import and export coordination, local sourcing, commercial documentation, supplier compliance, and relevant organizational control requirements.

 Through practical exercises, procurement case studies, supplier evaluation activities, negotiation simulations, inventory management exercises, assignments, and supply chain scenarios, participants will develop the skills required to improve purchasing performance, reduce supply chain costs, strengthen supplier relationships, minimize operational disruptions, and support organizational objectives.

Course Objectives

The main objectives of this course are to:

• Understand the fundamentals of procurement and supply chain management.
• Develop knowledge of strategic sourcing and purchasing management.
• Understand procurement planning and purchasing procedures.
• Develop skills in supplier identification, selection, and evaluation.
• Improve negotiation, quotation analysis, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Understand purchase order, contract, and procurement documentation management.
• Develop competencies in inventory and warehouse management.
• Understand logistics, transportation, and distribution management.
• Develop knowledge of demand forecasting and materials planning.
• Understand procurement risk management and supplier compliance.
• Develop knowledge of ethical, responsible, and sustainable procurement.
• Establish effective procurement and supply chain performance monitoring systems.

Course Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and functions of procurement and supply chain management.
• Develop procurement plans based on organizational requirements.
• Identify suitable suppliers and conduct supplier evaluations.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Analyze quotations and evaluate commercial offers.
• Apply effective negotiation and supplier relationship management techniques.
• Manage procurement contracts and purchasing documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement stock control systems.
• Coordinate warehouse, logistics, transportation, and distribution activities.
• Identify supply chain risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Apply ethical procurement and supplier compliance practices.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPIs and continual improvement activities.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Introduction to Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• Principles, Functions and Objectives of Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Cycle and End-to-End Supply Chain Processes
• Strategic Procurement Planning and Organizational Requirements
• Roles and Responsibilities of Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Procurement Policies, Procedures and Internal Control Systems

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 2: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management & Procurement Operations

• Supplier Identification, Prequalification and Selection
• Supplier Evaluation, Assessment and Performance Monitoring
• Strategic Sourcing and Market Analysis
• Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Tender Management
• Quotation Analysis, Cost Comparison and Commercial Evaluation
• Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Development

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 3: Purchasing, Contract Management & Commercial Negotiation

• Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order and Procurement Authorization
• Procurement Documentation and Purchasing Procedures
• Commercial Negotiation and Price Analysis Techniques
• Contract Preparation, Review and Administration
• Contract Terms, Conditions and Supplier Obligations
• Procurement Ethics, Transparency, Fraud Prevention and Conflict of Interest

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 4: Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Management

• Fundamentals of Inventory and Materials Management
• Inventory Classification: ABC, FSN, VED and Other Techniques
• Stock Control, Reorder Level, Safety Stock and EOQ
• Warehouse Planning, Layout and Storage Management
• Goods Receiving, Inspection, Issuing and Stock Reconciliation
• Inventory Auditing, Stock Loss Prevention and Warehouse Safety

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 5: Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain Risk Management

• Fundamentals of Logistics and Distribution Management
• Transportation Planning and Freight Management
• Import and Export Procedures and Commercial Documentation
• Demand Forecasting and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Supply Chain Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation
• Business Continuity, Supply Chain Resilience and Disruption Management

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 6: Digital Procurement, Sustainable Supply Chain & Performance Management

• E-Procurement and Digital Supply Chain Management
• ERP Systems and Procurement Information Management
• Sustainable Procurement and Green Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Social, Environmental and Technical Compliance
• Procurement KPIs, Cost Analysis and Performance Evaluation
• Procurement Audit, Management Reporting and Continual Improvement

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Course Methodology

The course will be delivered through a practical and participatory learning approach, combining theoretical knowledge with real-life procurement and supply chain applications.

The methodology includes:

• Interactive Lectures and Presentations
• Procurement and Supply Chain-Based Learning
• Practical Procurement Planning Exercises
• Supplier Identification and Evaluation Activities
• RFQ, RFP and Purchase Order Preparation Exercises
• Quotation Analysis and Cost Comparison
• Commercial Negotiation Role-Playing
• Contract Management Case Studies
• Inventory Control and Warehouse Management Exercises
• Logistics and Supply Chain Risk Assessment
• Procurement Audit and Compliance Exercises
• Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Assessment Activities
• Group Discussions and Experience Sharing
• Assignments and Individual Learning Activities
• Viva Voce and Knowledge Evaluation

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Procurement Managers and Procurement Officers
• Supply Chain Managers and Supply Chain Executives
• Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Officers
• Commercial Managers and Commercial Executives
• Store Managers and Store Officers
• Warehouse Managers and Warehouse Supervisors
• Inventory and Materials Management Professionals
• Logistics and Distribution Professionals
• Import and Export Professionals
• Factory and Industrial Operations Managers
• Administration and Operations Professionals
• Supplier Management and Vendor Development Professionals
• Compliance Managers, Officers and Auditors
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
• Students, Graduates and Professionals Interested in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Course Conclusion

The Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management provides participants with essential knowledge and practical competencies to manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, purchasing operations, inventory systems, warehouse functions, logistics, and supply chain performance.

 The course emphasizes strategic sourcing, procurement planning, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract management, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, supply chain risk management, ethical procurement, sustainability, and performance improvement.

 Successful participants will be better prepared to manage procurement responsibilities, optimize purchasing costs, improve supplier performance, maintain effective inventory systems, strengthen supply chain reliability, and contribute to organizational productivity and business success.

Course Information

Course Title: Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Course Duration: 6 Months
Training Provider: Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)
Certificate: Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a Professional Diploma Certificate from Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL).

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