BSC-101     Critical Thinking in Procurement 

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Critical Thinking in Procurement is an essential competency that enables procurement professionals to make informed, strategic, and ethical decisions. In a complex business environment where cost, quality, and supplier reliability must be balanced, critical thinking helps individuals analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and anticipate potential risks before committing to a purchase or contract.

By applying critical thinking, procurement teams can move beyond routine transactional buying toward a more strategic sourcing approach. This involves questioning assumptions, identifying hidden costs, assessing supplier claims objectively, and ensuring that every procurement decision aligns with organizational goals and long-term value creation. It promotes evidence-based decision-making instead of relying solely on past practices or personal bias.

Furthermore, critical thinking supports problem-solving and negotiation in procurement processes. It empowers professionals to recognize underlying issues such as supply disruptions, compliance challenges, or ethical dilemmas, and to develop creative, sustainable solutions. Ultimately, cultivating critical thinking in procurement leads to smarter purchasing strategies, stronger supplier relationships, and improved organizational performance.

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Have the skills and methods for critical thinking and demonstrate how the procurement process might use them.
• Get the abilities necessary to assess and analyze procurement choices, enhancing cost control and purchasing tactics.
• Promote a strategic approach to procurement that is in line with the objectives and core values of the company.
• Assess suppliers, engage in productive negotiations, and successfully manage contracts by applying critical thinking.
• Have the skills they need to recognize procurement risks and opportunities and use problem-solving techniques to resolve them.

Day 1 Foundations of Critical Thinking and Procurement

• Module 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking
• Module 2: Procurement Overview and Strategy
• Module 3: Critical Thinking in Supplier Evaluation and Selection
• Module 4: Enhancing Negotiation Skills Through Critical Thinking
• Module 5: Enhancing Communication and Negotiation Skills

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Day 2 Advanced Critical Thinking in Procurement and Practical Application

• Module 6: Risk Management in Procurement
• Module 7: Strategic Sourcing and Decision-Making Frameworks
• Module 8: Problem-Solving Techniques for Procurement Challenges
• Module 9: Improving Procurement Processes Through Critical Thinking
• Module 10: Aligning Procurement with Organizational Strategy
  
  
  
  
  

This course is ideal for:

• Procurement professionals
• Supply chain managers
• Purchasing agents
• Contract managers
• Financial analysts involved in procurement
• Anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking skills in procurement.

This is a ​2-days programme.
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This course runs from 9:00am – 5:00pm with an hour for lunch and periodic short breaks.
 
This is an intensive session designed to include as much discussion as possible. Lunch and breaks provide an opportunity for further questioning and discussion with the instructors.

We are HRD Corp (Human Resource Development Corporation) Registered Training Provider.
​All of our training modules are claimable under HRD Corp.