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
Procurement for the Mining and Resources Sector
Mining procurement operates under intense pressure, where a delayed critical spare can halt production worth millions a day. This course addresses the distinctive demands of sourcing for mines and resources operations across Africa, from heavy equipment and consumables to remote site logistics. Delegates learn to balance availability, cost and local content while managing complex supplier and contractor relationships.
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Register for this courseWhat you will be able to do
- Segment mining spend across capital, consumables and services.
- Secure critical spares availability without excess inventory.
- Manage remote site logistics and lead time risk.
- Structure contracts for equipment, reagents and contractors.
- Apply local content and community sourcing requirements.
- Balance production continuity against procurement cost pressure.
Course outline
- 01The Mining Procurement Environment
- 02Categorising Mining Spend
- 03Critical Spares and Availability Strategies
- 04Remote Site Logistics and Lead Times
- 05Contracting for Equipment, Reagents and Services
- 06Local Content and Community Sourcing
- 07Balancing Production Continuity and Cost
Who should attend
This course suits procurement, supply chain and contracts staff in mining houses, quarries, smelters and resources operations and their major suppliers.
Dates, venues and fees
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 5 to 7 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 6 to 8 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Oct 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 11 to 13 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 18 to 20 Nov 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | 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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