Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Short Courses

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Registration is Open

Overview

This programme is designed to enhance your knowledge of procurement procedures and to improve your procurement and supply chain management skills in the workplace, providing you with a range of tools and practical applications which are essential for an effective procurement department. It will focus on the various processes involved in supply chain management including sourcing, procurement, supply channels, design, optimisation, and sales and operations planning. Additionally, this programme will further strengthen delegates’ skill set in the various phases of strategic procurement. Furthermore, you will examine the challenges confronting supply chains across the entire product value chain.

 

Programme Goals

The goals of the programme are to:

  • Examine the role that procurement plays in improving organisational performance and in relation to wider supply chain issues.
  •  Develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage planning, transport, sourcing, procurement, distribution, logistics, and supply chain management processes within your organisation and across your sector.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the programme, leaders will be able to:

  • Outline the stages of the procurement process.
  •  Develop strategies for managing supply chain operations.
  •  Apply the appropriate tools, techniques and strategies required to operate efficient supply chains.
  •  Design supply chains aligned with the market, product characteristics, and the right customers.
  •  Discuss the role of information systems and internet technology in inventory management and supply chain integration.

At a Glance

Course Duration:

April 14 - May 5, 2026

Times:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Certificate Awarded:

Professional Development Certificate of Competence

Cost:

US $2,100.00 US $1,470.00
Register and pay 50% by January 31, 2026 and receive 30% OFF!

Registration Deadline:

Modality:

Online

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Direct Contacts

Wanda Monrose 
wanda.monrose@cavehill.uwi.edu

Additional Information

Programme Curriculum

The following topics and concepts will be addressed:

  • Strategic Procurement
  •  Logistics and Supply Chains
  •  Organisational and Supply Chain Structures
  •  Procurement Policies, Procedures and Support Tools
  •  Supplier Relationships and Partnering
  •  Legal and Contractual Management
  •  Quality Management, Service and Product Innovation
  •  Matching Supply with Demand
  •  Sourcing and the Management of Suppliers
  •  Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  •  Price/Cost Analysis and Negotiation Strategies
  •  Procurement and Risk Management

Who Should Attend

  • Contract, purchasing and procurement personnel
  •  Personnel involved in the planning and execution of purchases and contracts
  •  Supply, buying, purchase, logistics, materials, and supply chain professionals
  •  Personnel involved in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services
  •  Project managers

All notification of cancellations, deferrals, and substitutions must be received in writing. Please submit your request via e-mail to schsbmopen@cavehill.uwi.edu

CANCELLATIONS

  • The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (SCHSBM) reserves the right to make changes to any printed or online information on short courses, instructors, or course information; or cancel any short course due to under-subscription or circumstances beyond its control.
  • Delegates will be notified at least seven (7) days before the start of any course that must be cancelled.
  • Fees for short courses cancelled by the SCHSBM will be refunded in full.
  • The SCHSBM will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that result from course cancellations.

REFUNDS

Due to the costs incurred for program preparation and administration any cancellations received 30 days or less from the program start date are subject to fees as described below. For programs with a virtual component, the start date will be considered the first day of live learning.

Written notice of cancellation received by SCHSBM Refund
30 days or more before the start of the specific course 100% of course fees.
29 to 15 days before the start of the specific course 50% of course fees.
14 days or less before the start of the specific course No refund

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