Skills Bootcamp in Procurement in Blackburn, Lancashire

Welcome to Skills Bootcamp in Procurement! Our bootcamp, is provided by Community & Business Partners and Essential Sourcing, and is funded by the Department for Education, designed to offer comprehensive training in procurement. This programme is in collaboration with the Lancashire Skills Hub, ensuring high-quality and relevant content. Whether you’re an employer looking to upskill your workforce, a company seeking qualified procurement professionals, or an individual aiming to advance your career, our bootcamp offers tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Our Skills Bootcamp in Procurement is an intensive training programme that covers all essential aspects of procurement. Participants will learn about strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, ethical purchasing, and cost-saving techniques. The programme is designed to be practical and hands-on, ensuring that participants gain real-world skills that can be immediately applied in their roles.

Course Duration

10 Weeks: 1 session per week, available with a mix of face-to-face and online.

Cohorts: 3 cohorts taking place from 30th July 2024 to 6th January 2025.

Cohort 1: 30th July – 1st October

Cohort 2: 16th September – 18th November

Cohort 3: 6th January – 10th March

Course Content

Week 1 – 9:30am– 3:30pm: Introduction to Essential Sourcing & procurement.

Week 2 – 9am – 1pm: Sourcing options, supplier strategy & sustainability.

Week 3 – 9am – 5pm: Networking, education & collaboration in procurement.

Week 4 – 9am – 1pm: The art of negotiation.

Week 5 – 9am – 1pm: How & why procurement needs systems.

Week 6 – 9am – 1pm: Understanding numbers & analysis in procurement.

Week 7 – 9am – 5pm: Making connections.

Week 8 – 9:30am – 3:30pm: Goal setting and creating milestones.

Week 9 – 9:30am – 3:30pm: Meet the buyer + social value.

Week 10 – 9:30 am– 3:30pm: Employability + leadership skills.