During these uncertain times, we are working tirelessly to understand, plan and act on behalf of our clients to help their businesses stay on track through targeted and practical support, expertise and knowledge exchange.
Both COVID-19 and the Russia/Ukraine war have pushed procurement into the spotlight. It is more vital than ever to provide soft skills and technical training to your procurement function to help your business implement best practices and thrive in these times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Efficio Academy has identified 5 key modules that are fundamental to procurement teams success and can be delivered virtually.
Our courses are delivered with trainers experienced in handling virtual sessions to deliver interactive and exercise-based sessions. This approach facilitates collaboration of global teams and enables micro-learning that transfers ongoing knowledge, while information is changing rapidly.
Find out more about our virtual procurement training programmes below.
Introduction to Contracts
This modules provides an introduction to contracts – covering different contract forms and structures, key contractual clauses & provisions, best practice in contract drafting and common mistakes.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5h | Virtual instructor-led |
Negotiation
This module introduces the Efficio negotiation methodology, providing detail of what preparation needs to be completed and then how to complete the negotiation.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5 hours | Virtual instructor-led |
Working Capital (Payables)
This module aims to introduce the key Working Capital concepts, and then focuses on the Payables performance analysis, the key improvement pillars and how benefits can be calculated.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5h | Virtual instructor-led |
Introduction to Supply Chain
This module aims to provide an overview of the Supply Chain methodology and deep-dive into the 5 key areas: Strategy, Planning, Logistics, Warehousing and inventory management, together with an overview of future trends and potential disruptors.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5h | Virtual instructor-led |
Procurement Analytics Part 1 - Basic
A 4-part series which aims to introduce the participants to a variety of Excel tools and formulae which are typically used in Procurement.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5 - 3 hours | Virtual instructor-led |
Procurement Analytics Part 2 - Advanced
A 4-part series which aims to introduce the participants to a variety of Excel tools and formulae which are typically used in Procurement.
Learning Objectives | Target Audience | Duration | Delivery |
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| Category Managers & Buyers | 2.5 - 3 hours | Virtual instructor-led |
Contact Efficio Academy
Please contact The Efficio Academy to arrange your virtual training modules so that you can best prepare your procurement team to protect your business.