Purchasing and Supply Chain
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
Move your buying function beyond order processing into a source of measurable commercial advantage.
- Next session
- 5 to 9 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Nairobi
- 5 day programme
- FromR18,000
Global Sourcing and Low Cost Country Procurement
Sourcing from Asia and other regions can cut unit costs sharply, but African buyers frequently underestimate lead times, quality risk and currency exposure. This course prepares delegates to source internationally with eyes open, from supplier discovery through quality assurance and landed cost calculation. The emphasis is on protecting the organisation while capturing genuine savings.
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Register for this courseWhat you will be able to do
- Identify and qualify overseas suppliers using structured due diligence.
- Calculate true landed cost including freight, duties and currency movement.
- Assess quality and compliance risk before placing offshore orders.
- Plan for extended lead times with buffer stock and safety margins.
- Manage payment terms and currency exposure on international purchases.
- Weigh global sourcing savings against local supplier development goals.
Course outline
- 01The Case For and Against Global Sourcing
- 02Finding and Qualifying Overseas Suppliers
- 03Calculating True Landed Cost
- 04Quality Assurance at a Distance
- 05Lead Time and Buffer Planning
- 06Payment Terms and Currency Risk
- 07Balancing Global Savings with Local Development
Who should attend
For buyers, import managers and sourcing specialists who purchase or plan to purchase goods from suppliers outside their home country.
Dates, venues and fees
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 to 30 Sep 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Closed | |
| 29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 5 to 7 Oct 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 6 to 8 Oct 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | Register | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 25 to 27 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Dec 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Dec 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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