• Explain the key principles, terminology and professional applications of CILT Endorsed Procurement Planning and Bid Management.
• Identify operational needs and common challenges related to procurement and inventory management.
• Apply practical techniques for supplier selection and inventory controls in relevant work scenarios.
• Develop informed decisions and actionable solutions involving cost, risk and contractual considerations.
• Evaluate outcomes using supply performance evaluation and propose improvements.

• Introduction to CILT Endorsed Procurement Planning and Bid Management: scope, terminology and practical relevance.
• Core foundations: Demand planning and procurement workflows.
• Methods and tools: Supplier selection and inventory controls.
• Professional practice: Cost, risk and contractual considerations.
• Applied focus: Requirements planning, documentation and selection criteria.
• Workshop: Workflow simulations and supplier or inventory decisions; Cost, compliance and service-level performance review.
• Assessment and action planning: Supply performance evaluation.