PG Diploma in Procurement &

Contracts Management
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This PG Qualification helps professionals or senior managers in organizations working in the
UAE, GCC, and other regions. This course will cover the basic fundamentals of procurement and
contracts management in an organization. The course covers an overview of procurement
management, as well as how good strategies can help improve an organizations Supply Chain,
leading to business performance. It is imperative for a Procurement Manager to understand the
fundamentals of procurement & contracts, as well as understand the procurement strategies
adopted world-wide, including how these benefit an enterprise. The course contents helps in
understanding how to effectively strategize as well as efficiently manage procurement &
contracts in an organization.
PG DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT &
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and
Contracts Management is certified by ABP
(Association of Business Practitioners), which is a
not-for-profit professional awarding body from UK.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
Westford delivers the course through different modes such as onsite, blended and distance
mode using the state-of-the-art, live, interactive virtual platform.
Delivery would engage students in their learning by using a range of teaching and learning
techniques that accommodate different learning styles, including presentations, case studies,
simulations, professional discussions, group activities, visits, guest speakers and independent
research. Assessment will use vocationally relevant methods that require students to adopt a
realistic work role and produce work in the formats that are expected in business. Examinations
and assignments that use a range of assessment methods will be used. Case studies, problems
and examples used in assessments need to be current and have the requisite range of issues for
students to consider at this level of study. Students would be able to apply their understanding
of theory to their investigations and to their proposed solutions to problems.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Fundamental concept & effectiveness of procurement process in a
commercial environment.
2. Understand the value addition of procurement to business.
3. Development of procurement strategies, improved working relationships with
contractors & suppliers.
4. Understand the process of contracts.
5. Role of contracts in adding value & security to the business.

The learning outcomes describe the abilities that learners will possess after they have
completed the course.
Procurement is the overarching function that describes the activities and processes to
acquire goods and services. Importantly, and distinct from purchasing, procurement
involves the activities involved in establishing fundamental requirements, sourcing
activities such as market research and vendor evaluation and negotiation ofcontracts.
It can also include the purchasing activities required to order and receive goods
KEY FACTS
Qualification
Awarding Body
Course Duration
Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Contracts Management
Association of Business Practitioners, UK
10 weeks
COURSE CONTENTS
Purchasing and types of purchasing
Purchasing through the years, purchasing cycle, preparation of purchase specifications
(Enquiry stage, purchase order stage), RFP, RFQ,, types of supplier relationship in purchasing.
Concept of Procurement.
Role of shipping and freight forwarding in procurement management.
Strategic procurement
2 Bin system, outsourcing, methodologies of outsourcing, global sourcing
JIT system, Inventory management, EOQ, DOQ, VMI(Vendor managed inventory)
Negotiation and role of negotiation strategies in procurement, EDI, ERP.
Supplier selection and evaluation.
LOI, MOU's, Contract Philosophy, Types of contracts, Objectives of contract,
Components of a Contract, contract law.
Importance of standard legal terms and conditions in purchase orders / contracts
Standard terms and conditions of Purchase Order
Legal vetting of contracts
Bid analysis and contract development
Contract renewal or extension
Approval of contracts
Role of Arbitration and Mediation in contracts
Breach of Contracts.
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Westford School of Management brings to you an
opportunity to get certified in Procurement and
Contracts Management, delivered using innovative
methodology to suit busy work schedules of
working professionals.
WESTFORD ADVANTAGE
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Weekend/ Evening Classes
Online and Onsite Classes
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Real Life Case Study and Assignments
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