An intensive professional development training course on
Procurement in the Post Crisis Environment
Risks and Opportunities in the New Normal
Why Choose Procurement in the Post Crisis Environment Training Course?
Procurement Training for Post Crisis Environment has become a necessity as organisations navigate the aftermath of global disruptions that fundamentally reshaped supply chains. The last few years revealed unprecedented vulnerabilities—from pandemic-related shutdowns and demand fluctuations to climate-driven events and geopolitical instability. These disruptions highlighted the essential role of procurement in safeguarding organisational continuity, strengthening supplier resilience, and securing long-term sustainability.
This Procurement Course for Post Crisis Environment demonstrates how procurement has moved from a transactional function to a strategic driver of value, resilience, and competitive advantage. Using the course outline for context, participants explore how procurement teams must adapt their practices to thrive in volatile markets. Topics include supplier risk management, relationship building, contract adaptability, upstream vulnerability assessment, and continuous improvement across procurement operations. The course emphasises why procurement excellence—and not simply operational efficiency—determines an organisation’s ability to withstand future crises.
Throughout the Procurement in the Post Crisis Environment Training Course, delegates examine how enhanced supplier collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic contracting contribute to strong performance in the “new normal.” Participants learn to rethink supplier engagement, redesign risk mitigation strategies, and establish procurement approaches that reinforce business resilience. By applying these principles, professionals return equipped to build stronger supply chains, improve procurement effectiveness, and position their organisations for sustainable long-term success.
What are the Goals?
By the end of the Procurement Course for Post Crisis Environment, participants will understand how procurement practices must evolve to respond to ongoing supply chain instability. They will learn to assess current capabilities, identify necessary strategic shifts, improve supplier collaboration, and strengthen organisational resilience. The course also highlights how procurement functions can use crisis-driven insights to introduce improvements that support performance, trust, and long-term supply security.
More specifically, participants will be able to:
- Understand how procurement functions have evolved in response to global supply chain disruptions.
- Identify the strategic changes required to adapt procurement practices in a post-crisis landscape.
- Strengthen collaboration with both customers and suppliers.
- Recognise the importance of supplier risk management for long-term success.
- Transform supplier relationships into resilient, trust-based partnerships.
- Develop strategies to reinforce organisational supply chain resilience.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Procurement Training for Post Crisis Environment course is designed for professionals responsible for procurement, supply chain management, or commercial operations who must navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global environment. It is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to update their procurement strategies, improve supplier-related decision-making, and build stronger resilience into their operational framework.
It will greatly benefit:
- Supply Chain Managers analysing crisis impacts on supply chain continuity.
- Purchasing and procurement professionals updating their skills for the new environment.
- Professionals involved in acquiring materials, equipment, or services.
- Business leaders aiming to strengthen the competency and resilience of procurement teams.
- Individuals seeking a clearer understanding of cost, risk, and supplier dynamics in a post-crisis world.
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Procurement Course for Post Crisis Environment uses a highly interactive training approach to maximise learning retention, engagement, and practical application. Participants explore concepts through real industry scenarios, structured reflection, and hands-on group activities that reinforce understanding.
Participants can expect:
- Direct instructor input supported by practical procurement and supply chain examples.
- Case studies illustrating post-crisis procurement challenges and responses.
- Group discussions that allow participants to exchange ideas and compare practices.
- Exercises in pairs and teams to encourage collaborative problem-solving.
- Reflection sessions to relate course content to organisational realities.
This dynamic methodology ensures participants leave with practical strategies and actionable insights to enhance procurement resilience and effectiveness in the post-crisis environment.
The Course Content
- How the world changed due to the Pandemic, The Demand spike and ongoing supply chain disruptions
- What is the purpose of a business?
- Dealing with the Problem of being a “go between”
- Purchasing Process and Cycle of Procurement
- Positioning Purchasing within the Company
- The Global Supply Chain
- Analysing Value
- Conditioning the Supplier to Meet Your Requirement
- Life Cycle Costing
- The Total Cost Approach to Purchasing
- Using Price Indices
- Performance Evaluation
- Is your relationship transactional or outcome-based?
- Defining desired outcomes that are measurable
- Developing an effective outsourcing contract
- Designing a resilient supply chain
- Evaluating cost/service trade-offs
- Internal supply chain risks
- PESTLE and external risks
- Risk management principles
- Evaluation and prioritisation of risks
- Contingency and risk management planning
- How The Supply Chain Crises changed our practices regarding Risk
- Rationale and approach to performance management including Lean
- Identifying, defining, and tracking your metrics
- Incentives and continuous improvement
- Re-engineering supply chains end to end to become resilient
- Organisation development
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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