Sustainable Procurement and Contracting Course

Introduction

In a world increasingly driven by sustainability, procurement professionals are expected to lead the way in sourcing responsibly and building supply chains that are environmentally and socially sustainable. This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to implement sustainable procurement practices and ensure ethical and effective contracting processes aligned with global sustainability standards.

The course addresses the challenges of balancing cost-efficiency with social, environmental, and governance (ESG) goals in procurement strategies. It covers a range of topics from supplier engagement and green criteria in tenders to lifecycle costing and compliance with international frameworks.

Participants will also explore emerging trends such as circular procurement, ESG integration, green public procurement, and the role of technology and data in driving sustainable procurement outcomes.

Target Participants:

• Procurement officers and managers
• Contract managers and officers
• Supply chain professionals
• Sustainability and ESG officers
• Project managers
• Government procurement professionals
• Private sector and NGO staff involved in procurement and contracting

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the principles and practices of sustainable procurement and ethical contracting
2. Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into procurement strategies
3. Develop supplier engagement strategies that promote sustainability and inclusivity
4. Apply lifecycle costing, circular economy, and green criteria in tendering and evaluation
5. Ensure compliance with local and international sustainability standards and regulations
6. Identify and mitigate risks in sustainable contracts
7. Utilize digital tools and data for sustainable procurement tracking and decision-making

Course Outline:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement

• Definition, scope, and strategic importance
• Key principles and frameworks (UN SDGs, ISO 20400, OECD Guidelines)
• Benefits and challenges in implementation

ESG Integration in Procurement

• Understanding ESG criteria in sourcing
• Assessing supplier ESG performance
• Human rights, labor standards, and fair trade in procurement

Module 2: Green and Ethical Contracting

• Principles of ethical contracting and transparency
• Green clauses and sustainability KPIs in contracts
• Contract design for long-term sustainable value

Circular Economy and Lifecycle Costing

• Introduction to circular procurement
• Lifecycle costing methods and tools
• Product stewardship and waste minimization

Module 3: Sustainable Tendering and Supplier Selection

• Developing green tender documents
• Evaluating suppliers on sustainability grounds
• Inclusive procurement and working with SMEs and local suppliers

Risk Management in Sustainable Procurement

• Identifying and managing sustainability risks
• Supply chain due diligence
• Contractual remedies and dispute resolution mechanisms

Module 4: Technology and Data for Sustainable Procurement

• Role of e-procurement systems and automation
• Sustainability performance metrics and reporting
• Digital tracking tools and supplier databases

Module 5: Emerging Trends and Global Best Practices

• Green Public Procurement (GPP)
• Sustainable procurement in climate-smart supply chains
• Regulatory developments and compliance (EU Green Deal, African Union Agenda 2063, etc.)

Case Studies and Group Work

• Industry case studies on successful sustainable procurement strategies
• Group discussions and presentations on local challenges and solutions

Training Methodology:

• Expert-led presentations
• Interactive group exercises
• Real-life case studies
• Hands-on tools and templates
• Role plays and simulations
• Action planning for implementation post-training

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.