Procurement Management for Construction Materials

• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain operations
• Familiarity with construction or project execution environments
• Interest in improving sourcing and purchasing strategies in construction

Audience

• Procurement officers in construction firms
• Project managers involved in material sourcing
• Site engineers and quantity surveyors

Procurement Management for Construction Materials is the discipline of planning, sourcing, and overseeing material purchases to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery for construction projects.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at construction and procurement professionals with limited or emerging experience in material procurement who wish to optimize construction sourcing processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the procurement lifecycle in the context of construction projects.
• Plan material purchases aligned with project timelines and specifications.
• Evaluate and manage vendors and supplier relationships effectively.
• Implement controls and tracking mechanisms for construction inventory.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on planning using procurement documentation and tools.
• Guided case studies focused on real construction sourcing challenges.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s construction sourcing policies, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Construction Procurement

• Overview of material procurement in civil works
• Procurement vs. purchasing: roles and functions
• Integration with project execution plans

Material Planning and Budget Alignment

• Material requirement forecasting
• Estimating and aligning with project budgets
• Managing lead times and delivery schedules

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Vendor qualification and selection
• Negotiation strategies and contract terms
• Managing supplier performance and reliability

Inventory and Site Delivery Management

• Warehouse vs. direct-to-site strategies
• Receiving procedures and inspections
• Tracking inventory and usage reports

Procurement Documentation and Tools

• Purchase orders, RFQs, and invoices
• Using spreadsheets or ERP for procurement
• Monitoring spend and supplier audits

Risk Management and Best Practices

• Dealing with shortages, delays, and substitutions
• Ensuring compliance and traceability
• Sustainable procurement and material standards

Summary and Next Steps