Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 3

14 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025

Community & Business Partners CIC, Blackburn, BB2 3UA

09:30 - 13:00

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What is the Skills Bootcamp in Procurement?

Our Skills Bootcamp in Procurement is an intensive training programme that covers all essential aspects of procurement. Participants will learn about strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, ethical purchasing, and cost-saving techniques. The programme is designed to be practical and hands-on, ensuring that participants gain real-world skills that can be immediately applied in their roles.

Course Duration

10 Weeks: 1 session per week, available with a mix of face-to-face and online.

Cohorts: 3 cohorts taking place from 30th July 2024 to 6th January 2025.

Cohort 1: 30th July – 8th October

Cohort 2: 15th October  – 17th December

Cohort 3: 14th January – 18th March 

Course Content

Week 1 – 9:30am– 3:30pm: Introduction to Essential Sourcing & procurement.

Week 2 – 9am – 1pm: Sourcing options, supplier strategy & sustainability.

Week 3 – 9am – 1pm: Networking, education & collaboration in procurement.

Week 4 – 9am – 1pm: The art of negotiation.

Week 5 – 9am – 1pm: How & why procurement needs systems.

Week 6 – 9am – 1pm: Understanding numbers & analysis in procurement.

Week 7 – 9am – 1pm: Making connections.

Week 8 – 9:30am – 3.30pm: Goal setting and creating milestones.

Week 9 – 9:30am – 3:30pm: Meet the buyer + social value.

Week 10 – 9:30 am– 3:30pm: Employability + leadership skills.

To register your interest, please click on the booking link.

Our speakers:

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Mick Ramsden

Director

Essential Sourcing

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Dave Liggins

Director

Essential Sourcing

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