Procurement plays a vital role in ensuring organisations achieve value for money, manage risk, and build strong supplier relationships. This engaging two-hour session will introduce you to the CIPS Procurement Cycle – the internationally recognised framework that underpins effective procurement and supply practice.

We will take you through each step of the cycle, from identifying needs and developing specifications, through supplier selection and contract award, to managing performance and achieving continuous improvement. By exploring why each stage matters, you will gain a clear understanding of how structured procurement supports organisational success, compliance, and resilience.

Who should attend?
For those early on in their procurement career or stakeholders with an involvement in procurement. Whether you are directly involved in procurement or simply want to better understand how purchasing decisions are made, this session will provide valuable insights to support your role. You’ll leave with a stronger grasp of how procurement impacts efficiency, quality, and value across the organisation. 

Join us to demystify procurement, strengthen your knowledge, and see how the cycle can add real value to your work.

Trainer: Johannah Mattheus, Senior Tutor and Programme Manager, Central Business School.  

LUPC has committed resources to the delivery of this course for our members, it is an obligation on an attendee that you will keep your camera on during the course and fully participate, to ensure all attendees get the most out of the training.

Joining details will be emailed to you the day before the event. Please contact Suzanne Picken for any queries.