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    Construction Procurement & Supply Chain Management

    From material requisition and RFQ to comparative statement, purchase order, site receipt and vendor payment.

    5 modules · 15 lessons·Intermediate·Optional verified certificate

    About this course

    What you will learn

    Late or wrong material stops a site faster than almost anything else. Strong procurement balances price, quality and lead time while keeping a clear approval trail.

    This course follows the complete procurement cycle used by contractors, with practical templates, approval stages and controls that prevent duplicate orders and unapproved spending.

    Who this course is for

    • Procurement officers
    • Commercial managers
    • Store in-charges
    • Contractors
    • Project managers

    Curriculum

    5 modules · 15 lessons

    01Procurement planning
    1. 1.1Linking material needs to the schedule
    2. 1.2Lead times and long-lead items
    3. 1.3Procurement plans and budgets
    02Requisition to quotation
    1. 2.1Material requisitions (MR) with specifications
    2. 2.2RFQs and vendor floatation
    3. 2.3Technical and commercial evaluation
    03Comparative statements and approvals
    1. 3.1Preparing a comparative statement (CST)
    2. 3.2Multi-stage approval chains
    3. 3.3Negotiation and award records
    04Orders, delivery and inspection
    1. 4.1Purchase orders and terms
    2. 4.2Material inspection request (MIR) at site
    3. 4.3Goods receipt, stock and returns
    05Vendors and payments
    1. 5.1Vendor registration and performance
    2. 5.2Invoice matching and payment cycles
    3. 5.3Supply chain risk and alternatives

    Lesson titles are planned. The detailed roadmap, exercises and assessment are being finalised before launch.

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    Sample layout only. Learning is free; the verified certificate is optional and issued for a small fee after the final assessment, with a unique online verification ID.

    Your skills

    By the end of this course you will be able to

    • Run a complete MR-to-payment procurement cycle
    • Prepare defensible comparative statements
    • Set up approval stages and audit trails
    • Measure vendor lead time and performance

    Local, Gulf and international

    How this course fits your market

    Pakistan

    Covers local vendor markets, sales tax invoices and cash-flow realities for contractors in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities.

    Saudi Arabia & the Gulf

    Includes approved vendor lists, consultant material submittals and import lead times common in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.

    International

    Builds on recognised procurement principles used in public and private projects worldwide, including transparent evaluation and audit trails.

    Standards and project requirements vary by employer and project. Where a project specification, drawing or contract differs from course examples, the project document always takes priority.

    Practise now

    Free CM PRO tools you can already use

    You do not have to wait for the course. These free tools are open today and will be used in the lessons.

    Procurement & Inventory module Free Invoice Maker

    Questions

    About this course

    Is the Procurement Management course free?

    Yes. All lessons, the syllabus and learning resources are 100% free. No payment card is needed to learn.

    Will I get a certificate?

    Yes, optionally. After you complete the lessons and the final assessment you can request the CM PRO Academy Verified Industry Credential for a small certification fee. It carries a unique online verification ID you can add to your CV and LinkedIn.

    When does the course start?

    The course is coming soon. Join the waiting list and we will email you when enrolment opens.

    Does the course cover non-construction businesses?

    The workflow is shown on construction examples, but the same procurement cycle applies to trading, manufacturing and service companies.

    Get notified when this course opens.

    Free lessons and practical examples. Optional verified certificate for your CV.

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