Procurement Management Academy

Duration: 1 or 2 Days 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The 1-day class is Virtual only. The 2-day class is In-Person only.
Continuing Education Hours: 8 or 16 Hours

Workshop Description:
Designed for procurement professionals currently in management roles — or aspiring to leadership positions. This workshop explores key concepts, strategies, and best practices for effectively managing the public procurement function. The curriculum aligns with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) framework from the National Procurement Institute, a nationally recognized benchmark for organizational excellence.

Participants will examine organizational structure, governance, performance measurement, ethics, and strategic procurement practices through lectures, facilitated discussions, case studies, and interactive group exercises.

The 1-day session focuses on core procurement management principles. The 2-day session expands to include broader leadership and management topics, such as time management, communication strategies, email professionalism, critical thinking, team building, and employee motivation.

Who Should Attend:

  • Purchasing agents, managers, and directors
  • Procurement professionals preparing for leadership roles
  • Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of managing the public purchasing function

Course/Workshop topics:

  • Organizational structure and procurement authority
  • Centralized vs. decentralized procurement models
  • Professional certification and workforce development
  • Procurement ethics and governance
  • Single source, sole source, and emergency procurements
  • Spend management strategies
  • Procurement manuals and policy development
  • Performance metrics and benchmarking
  • Procurement card (P-card) programs

Benefits of Attendance – participants will:

  • Understand how organizational structure impacts procurement effectiveness
  • Recognize the value of professional certifications and staff development
  • Apply spend management principles to improve strategic outcomes
  • Understand the role and importance of maintaining an effective procurement manual
  • Evaluate benchmarking approaches and their practical applications
  • Learn best practices for implementing and managing procurement card programs