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Course Outline
Foundations of Construction Procurement
- Material procurement landscape in civil engineering
- Distinguishing between procurement and purchasing: roles and responsibilities
- Aligning procurement with project execution plans
Material Planning and Budget Coordination
- Forecasting material requirements
- Estimation and budget alignment
- Managing lead times and delivery schedules
Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management
- Qualifying and selecting vendors
- Negotiation tactics and contract terms
- Monitoring supplier performance and reliability
Inventory and Site Delivery Operations
- Warehouse management versus direct-to-site delivery strategies
- Receiving protocols and quality inspections
- Inventory tracking and usage reporting
Procurement Documentation and Digital Tools
- Managing purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
- Leveraging spreadsheets or ERP systems for procurement
- Spend monitoring and supplier audits
Risk Mitigation and Industry Best Practices
- Navigating shortages, delays, and material substitutions
- Safeguarding compliance and traceability
- Sustainable procurement and adherence to material standards
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of procurement or supply chain operations
- Exposure to construction or project execution environments
- A commitment to enhancing sourcing and purchasing strategies within the construction sector
Audience
- Procurement specialists within construction companies
- Project managers responsible for material sourcing
- Site engineers and quantity surveyors
14 Hours
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