Programme outline
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the evolving role of procurement in digital transformation and sustainability.
- Leverage e-procurement platforms and intelligent sourcing tools to enhance efficiency and transparency.
- Apply data analytics techniques to gain insights from spend data and improve decision-making.
- Strengthen supplier collaboration and manage risks using digital tools and frameworks.
- Implement cybersecurity and governance controls in digital procurement environments.
- Design and implement sustainable procurement practices that align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
1. Procurement in the Digital Age – Strategy, Trends & Capabilities
This course provides an executive-level introduction to how procurement is transforming in the digital era. Participants will explore the strategic role of procurement in modern organisations, understand the forces driving digital disruption, and assess their organisation’s digital maturity. The course also introduces critical digital capabilities that procurement professionals must develop to stay relevant and add value.
2. E-Procurement Systems & Intelligent Sourcing Tools
This course examines the digital systems and intelligent tools that enable modern e-procurement and sourcing. Participants will explore how e-procurement platforms support Request For anything (RFx) automation, contract workflows, supplier onboarding, and data-driven sourcing decisions. The focus is on understanding systems, evaluating use cases, and designing practical sourcing workflows, rather than hands-on system configuration.
3. Data-Driven Procurement – Analytics, Dashboards & Performance Insights
This course trains participants to use procurement data for insight-driven decision-making. Participants will understand how procurement data is structured, analysed, and visualised to support spend management, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing decisions. The focus is on interpreting data and creating meaningful dashboards, not on advanced data engineering.
4. Supplier Management, Risk & Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration
This course focuses on building resilient and responsible supplier relationships while managing supply chain risks and integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into procurement practices. Participants will explore supplier lifecycle management, segmentation, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies. The course also introduces ESG frameworks and examines how procurement can drive sustainability outcomes through supplier engagement and governance.
5. Procurement-Driven Supply Chain & Logistics Management
This course bridges procurement with broader supply chain and logistics operations. Participants will examine how sourcing decisions influence supply assurance, inventory positioning, logistics execution, and resilience planning. The course emphasises procurement’s upstream impact on downstream performance, and how procurement teams can work effectively with supply chain, logistics, and planning functions to manage risk and volatility.
6. Generative AI Applications for Procurement Innovation
This module focuses on the practical application of low-code/no-code (LCNC) tools and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms to solve real procurement problems. Designed for procurement professionals with no coding background, the module enables participants to digitise workflows, automate routine tasks, and use AI tools to support research, analysis, and decision-making. The emphasis is on usable internal solutions, not technical depth.
Assessment
- In-class participation
- Individual assessment
- Group work