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Sustainable Procurement Boot Camp
The sustainable procurement boot camp is a targeted skill-building program that integrates sustainable practices to drive long-term value.
1. Master Sustainability
Integrate sustainable practices, driving long-term value in procurement
2. Strategic Alignment
Align procurement strategies with sustainability goals using practical tools and examples
3. Maintain Profit
Learn to implement sustainable procurement practices while maintaining profitability.
What is a boot camp?
Teambased skill-building
Procurement Boot Camps are targeted skill-building programs that combine teamwork, accountability, and concrete deliverables to drive better deal results and assemble high-performing procurement teams.
- Transition to strategic sustainable procurement
- Align procurement strategies with sustainability goals using practical tools and examples
- Implementing sustainable procurement practices while maintaining profitability
OVERVIEW
Boot Camp Overview
Procurement Tactics’ Boot Camps are intensive cohort-based programs that combine the power of self-paced online procurement courses with teamwork, hands-on projects, and a team workshop.
Step 1: Team kick-off
This initial session sets the stage for the entire boot camp. Participants will receive essential practical information, ensuring everyone is equipped and ready for the journey ahead. It’s also a time to align objectives and clarify expectations. This session fosters a cohesive group dynamic and prepares participants for the self-paced learning phase.
Step 2: Self-paced learning
In this phase, team members engage with our course material at their own pace. This flexible learning approach allows participants to delve into the content of sustainable procurement. This self-guided exploration encourages participants to personalize their learning experience, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
1. Sustainability Fundamentals
Did you know that humans are currently using the ecological resources of 1.75 Earths and unless we change our consumption pattern, we’ll need three Earths by 2050 to meet our demands?
In this module, we will dive into the fundamentals of sustainability. These lessons will serve as a foundation for the sustainable procurement strategy you will create throughout this course.
We will look at the relationship between sustainability and procurement, key business drivers of sustainable procurement, and how to deal with stakeholders while working towards sustainable procurement.
What you will learn:
- Sustainability
- Circular economy
- Introduction to procurement
- Introduction to sustainable procurement
- Principles and pillars of sustainable procurement
- Stakeholders
- Business drivers of sustainable procurement
- Benefits of sustainable procurement
- Treaties and standards
- Corporate social responsibility
- CSR in procurement
- Key considerations
- Businesses that embraced sustainability
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2. Sustainable Procurement in Your Business
In this module, we’ll introduce the Sustainable Procurement Policy (SPP) document. It is a document that translates the vision into operational management. It describes the procurement intentions, objectives, and values of the organization, as formally expressed by its top management. It usually describes elements like vision, values, commitments, and rules.
We will also dive into the Sustainable Procurement Strategy (SPS) document. It includes strategy, which is the route that must be followed to realize the vision. It also outlines how an organization’s procurement objectives and directions will be carried out through a detailed action plan.
We’ll also explore supplier selection and mapping sustainable issues. The outputs of this module will contribute to building a comprehensive sustainable procurement strategy.
What you will learn:
- Procurement policies & strategies
- CSR policies
- Market analysis
- Supply chain analysis & risk assessment
- Supplier referencing
- Mapping sustainability issues
- Cost analysis
- Accountability
- Formulating a sustainable procurement policy
- Examples of sustainable procurement
- Key considerations
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3. Sustainable Procurement Tactics
In this module, we’ll dive into the cornerstones of sustainable procurement. You can consider these the building blocks of your sustainable procurement strategy.
We will discuss how to implement sustainable procurement tactics throughout each step of the procurement process. In this module, we’ll also explore one of the most important steps of sustainability in procurement: how to shift toward sustainability while maintaining high profitability.
What you will learn:
- Procurement governance
- Human rights
- Labor practices
- The environment
- Fair operating practices
- Consumer issues
- Community involvement
- Sustainability while maintaining high profitability
- Challenges
- Key considerations
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4. Your Sustainable Procurement Strategy
This is the module where it all comes together. Everything you’ve learned in modules one, two, and three will be tied together to create a sustainable procurement strategy.
In this crucial module, you will work on putting your own sustainable procurement plan together. Your sustainable procurement strategy describes how to deliver the best outcome for your sustainable procurement project.
With a clear step-by-step action plan, we are going to help you to build your own strategy for your procurement portfolio. We created a template for every step.
What you will learn:
- Creating your sustainable procurement strategy
- Managing sustainability stages
- Integrating sustainability in specifications
- Sustainable goals as a manager
- Identifying suppliers
- Assessing suppliers
- Managing contracts
- Kotter’s theory of change
- Organizing towards sustainability
- Delivering sustainable procurement change
- Lencioni’s theory of team change
- Key considerations
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Step 3: Team Workshop
This phase is the interactive highlight of the boot camp. Participants get the opportunity to present their negotiation strategies.
Each presentation to the group or a selected internal jury allows for practical demonstration of their learnings, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. It’s an engaging and inspiring session that not only showcases individual achievements but also emphasizes the power of collaborative learning and innovation in procurement.
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What Makes a Boot Camp Different?
Focus on applying knowledge
Boot Camps add an extra layer of practice on top of the tell-show-do-apply learning approach of the learning modules by having learners work in groups on a pre-defined objective.
Community & teamwork
The cohort-based approach fosters a feeling of community which translates back into more collaboration on-the-job and higher employee engagement.
High engagement
Clear milestones, group work, and (optional) blended learning sessions provide accountability to keep up with the program and finish self-study modules on time.
Clear impact & ROI
The targeted nature of Boot Camps and pre-defined timeframes drive visible impact in terms of deal results in the deals that matter.
What Procurement Tactics members get
Your (Access To All) membership with Procurement Tactics includes access to everything you need
to grow your career and boost your job performance.
Worldwide Community
Expand your horizon with new perspectives, thought-provoking discussions, and best practices from peers around the world.
Procurement Template Library
Never start from scratch by accessing powerful
off-the-shelf templates for your job.
Live Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest procurement trends and innovations by joining regular live events.
Bite-Sized Learning Library
Learn more in less time with bite-sized knowledge for busy minds. Get comfortable with a new topic in just 10 minutes.
Career Center
Redefine your career trajectory and fast-track your personal growth with powerful career mapping and feedback tools.
Learning Coach
Learning coaches act as your personal learning rocket fuel by providing the support and accountability you need to progress.
Procurement education has a clear ROI
Companies that invest in procurement capabilities perform better according to research by McKinsey
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as likely to have a higher EBIT margin
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as likely to have a higher sales growth
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as likely to have a higher EV/book value
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Why should I enroll?
Enrolling in Procurement Tactics’ Boot Camps is a strategic investment in your team’s future. Here’s why:
#1 Practical Skills, Real Results
Our courses are designed with real-world application in mind. Your team will gain actionable skills that lead to immediate improvements in negotiation outcomes, supplier relationships, and procurement strategies.
#2 Flexible Learning, Expert Guidance
With self-paced modules, your team can learn at their own speed, without disrupting their daily operations. Plus, they’ll receive expert coaching and support to ensure concepts are fully understood and applied.
#3 Proven ROI
Companies that invest in procurement training see measurable results. From increasing EBIT margins to improving supplier performance, our courses are proven to deliver long-term value.
#4 Future-Proof Your Team
Equip your team with the latest tools and technologies, including AI integration and advanced procurement strategies, to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.
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