Procurement and Purchasing in Public Sector Organisations

“Procurement” and “Purchasing” have a key role in supply chain management. Procurement refers to the strategic process for sourcing and purchasing of goods, works, services etc. that support the achievement of the organizational strategy. Purchasing is the actual transaction of buying, ordering and selling of goods within the procurement process.

As procurement in the public sector often involves public funds and taxes the regulations are of the key importance to insure the efficiency and legality of the processes.

The Procurement & Purchasing in Public Sector Organisations programme exposes public procurement leadership to Israel's best practices. The programme answers participants need for practical solutions and mechanisms needed in managing the procurement cycle.

• Professionals involved in the procurement/sourcing process
• Contract management, commercial management
• Government officials

10 Days

The Procurement Cycle

• Procurement Methods in the Public Sector - Making it Visible
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• The Tendering Process
• E-procurement
• Monitoring & Control
• Risk Management
• Game Theory
• Negotiation Skills

Purchasing Processes

• Purchasing – documentation types & processes
• Finances & Budgeting
• Selecting Suppliers
• Working with Suppliers
• Technologies & Innovation in Purchasing

Public Sector Management

• Anti-Corruption in the Public Sector
• Models of Cooperation with the Private Sector
• Private Public Partnerships (PPP)
• Working with Civil Society Organisations

• Logistical Distribution Centers
• Technological Solutions in Procurement & and Purchasing
• Best Practices from the Private Sector

* The curriculum and study tours are subject to change at the discretion of the administration

The Tuition Fee: 2,900 USD

Cost of Participation (per person):

• Single Occupancy (one person in a room) 5,900 USD*
• Double Occupancy (two people sharing a room) 4,800 USD*

* Includes programme fees, accommodation, full board, medical insurance, excursions, airport transfers.

Tuition Scholarships

There are a limited number of tuition scholarships available for eligible participants. Each scholarship covers the tuition fee of the programme. Please note that it does not cover the cost of participation and airfare.

“Early Bird” Discount

There is an “Early Bird” Discount of 200$ USD for applicants completing the registration process at least eight weeks before the commencement of the programme.