Course Summary
Procurement plays a critical role in organisational efficiency, cost management, supplier performance and operational impact. In a changing business environment, procurement professionals need to manage both day to day purchasing processes and broader strategic responsibilities.
Strategic Procurement: Optimizing Efficiency & Maximizing Impact is a corporate training course designed to help participants strengthen their understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, cost optimisation and procurement governance.
The course covers a wide range of procurement topics, from operational procurement, spend analysis and savings management to service level agreements, value management, legal issues, contractual terms, category management, Incoterms 2020 and corporate fraud.
Participants will explore how procurement decisions affect cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk management and organisational outcomes. The course combines procurement concepts with case studies, practical examples and interactive discussions to help participants apply the learning in real business situations.
By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of how to manage procurement more strategically, optimise efficiency, identify cost saving opportunities and support better business impact through improved procurement practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about?
This course is about strategic procurement, operational efficiency, supplier management, cost optimisation and procurement governance.
Participants will learn how to manage procurement processes more effectively, use spend data for better decision making, strengthen supplier relationships, manage service level agreements and understand key legal and contractual considerations in purchasing.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Manage end to end procurement processes from requisition to verification
- Improve operational integration across procurement activities
- Use procurement data and spend analysis to support better decision making
- Identify cost saving opportunities and distinguish between cost reduction and cost avoidance
- Apply savings management and tracking mechanisms more effectively
- Strengthen supplier relationship management and supplier performance evaluation
- Understand and manage service level agreements to improve service delivery
- Apply value management, category management and procurement governance concepts
- Understand key legal issues, contractual terms and Incoterms 2020 rules
- Recognise procurement related risks, including corporate fraud
What are the course modules?
The course covers 11 practical modules:
- Operational Procurement
- Spend Analysis
- Savings Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Service Level Agreement
- Value Management
- Legal Issues in Purchasing
- Contractual Terms and Conditions
- Category Management
- Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Incoterms 2020 Rules
- Corporate Fraud
Each module connects procurement knowledge with practical application, including procurement operations, supplier management, cost efficiency, legal awareness, contract understanding and risk control.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for:
- Procurement Directors
- Heads of Procurement
- Procurement Managers and Executives
- Purchasing Managers and Officers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Category Managers
- Contract Management Professionals
- Operations Managers
- Finance Professionals involved in procurement decisions
- Risk and Compliance Professionals involved in purchasing governance
- Business Leaders responsible for cost efficiency and supplier performance
Who is the lead trainer?
Michael Lecomte
Supply Chain Leader and Corporate Trainer
The lead trainer is Michael Lecomte. Michael is a supply chain leader and corporate trainer with 17 years of experience across procurement, supply chain and warehouse management. His professional experience spans Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with exposure across industries including third party logistics, footwear and beauty.
Michael combines practical industry experience with strong training and facilitation capability. For more than a decade, he has delivered lectures and training sessions for universities and corporate teams, helping professionals strengthen their understanding of procurement, supply chain and warehouse management. His international background gives him a global perspective on supply chain complexity, cross cultural operations and practical implementation across different markets.
How long is this course?
This is a two day corporate training course.
What are the date and venue details?
- The public training for this course has concluded for the current year.
- This course is available for in house training and can be customised for corporate marketing, brand, digital and communications teams.
How much is the course fee?
- For public training, the course fee is RM3,500 per participant. The fee includes applicable taxes and one night stay at the event hotel. A group fee of RM3,150 per participant is available for registrations of three participants and above.
- For in house training, fees are quoted based on the programme scope, number of participants, delivery format and customisation requirements.
Is this course HRD Corp claimable?
- For public training, this course is 100% HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp approval and the applicable claim process.
- For in house training, HRD Corp claimability depends on employer eligibility, course approval and submission requirements.
How do I learn more or register?
- To learn more, download the course brochure from the right panel.
- For public course registration, complete the registration form in the brochure and email it to registration@skill-lyft.com.
- For in house training enquiries, contact Skill-Lyft and our team will advise on programme scope, customisation, dates and the next steps.
- Last updated: July 2026
