Future-Proof Procurement: Negotiation & Contract Skills 2030 Event, 14.Jul.2025

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course prepares procurement professionals for the challenges and opportunities of 2030 and beyond. Participants will learn cutting-edge strategies for digital procurement, AI-powered negotiation techniques, and innovative contract management in an increasingly complex business landscape.

Learning Objectives

• Master advanced digital procurement tools and strategies
• Develop AI-enhanced negotiation skills for complex supplier relationships
• Learn innovative contract management techniques for the digital age
• Understand emerging trends and technologies shaping procurement's future
• Acquire skills to drive value, sustainability, and innovation in procurement

Course Modules

Day 1: The Future of Procurement

• Digital transformation in procurement
• Emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, and IoT
• Data-driven decision making
• Sustainable and ethical procurement practices

Day 2: Advanced Negotiation Strategies

• AI-powered negotiation tools and techniques
• Behavioral economics in procurement negotiations
• Cross-cultural negotiation in a global market
• Collaborative negotiation for long-term partnerships

Day 3: Innovative Contract Management

• Smart contracts and blockchain technology
• Risk management in digital contracts
• Performance-based and outcome-driven contracts
• Agile contract management methodologies

Day 4: Strategic Supplier Relationship Management

• Advanced supplier segmentation and evaluation
• Collaborative innovation with key suppliers
• Managing global and diverse supply chains
• Leveraging big data for supplier insights

Day 5: Future-Proofing Your Procurement Function

• Building a resilient and agile procurement organization
• Talent management and upskilling for Procurement 2030
• Integrating ESG factors into procurement strategy
• Measuring and communicating procurement's strategic value

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a digital procurement transformation roadmap
• Create an AI-enhanced negotiation playbook
• Design a smart contract template for key suppliers
• Craft a strategic plan for future-proofing your procurement function