Project Management Foundations: Procurement

Introduction

• Implement successful procurement
• What to know before watching

1. Procurement Management Overview

• Define procurement management
• Project manager's role in procurement
• Key procurement management concepts

2. Common Procurement Pitfalls

• Dealing with conflicts of interest
• Failure to communicate objectives
• Use of blanket purchase agreements

3. Critical Procurement Success Factors

• Study best practices
• Tailor procurement techniques
• Reward behaviors and results
• Set up a contract change control system

4. Procurement Management Processes

• Plan Procurement Management
• Contract types
• Conduct Procurements
• Control Procurements

5. How to Implement Procurements

• Procurement research
• Procurement solicitation
• Procurement negotiation
• Procurement award
• Procurement administration
• Procurement closeout

6. Emerging Trends: Project Procurement Management

• Focus on rapid procurement
• Increase in reverse auctions
• Impact of technology

Conclusion

• Improve your procurement skillset