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Course Outline

Introduction to Construction Procurement

  • Overview of material procurement in civil engineering works
  • Distinguishing between procurement and purchasing: roles and functions
  • Integration with project execution plans

Material Planning and Budget Alignment

  • Forecasting material requirements
  • Estimating costs and aligning them with project budgets
  • Managing lead times and delivery schedules

Sourcing and Supplier Management

  • Qualifying and selecting vendors
  • Negotiation techniques and contractual terms
  • Monitoring supplier performance and reliability

Inventory and Site Delivery Management

  • Comparing warehouse-based versus direct-to-site delivery strategies
  • Receiving procedures and quality inspections
  • Tracking inventory levels and generating usage reports

Procurement Documentation and Tools

  • Managing purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
  • Leveraging spreadsheets or ERP systems for procurement processes
  • Monitoring expenditures and conducting supplier audits

Risk Management and Best Practices

  • Mitigating shortages, delays, and material substitutions
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and supply chain traceability
  • Adopting sustainable procurement practices and material standards

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of procurement or supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with construction or project execution environments
  • Desire to enhance sourcing and purchasing strategies within the construction sector

Target Audience

  • Procurement officers at construction firms
  • Project managers responsible for material sourcing
  • Site engineers and quantity surveyors
 14 Hours

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