About the Course
Organizations today face a significant execution gap where the value promised during the sourcing phase often erodes during the operational phase. To close this gap, you must demonstrate five core domain-specific capabilities: designing objective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), implementing automated data capture workflows, conducting rigorous supplier audits, managing multi-tier supply chain risks, and facilitating collaborative performance reviews. This course moves beyond theoretical procurement concepts to provide a practitioner-grounded system for end-to-end supplier oversight. You will learn to apply the Balanced Scorecard framework to vendor management, ensuring that quality, cost, delivery, and innovation are measured with equal precision. The curriculum distinguishes between conceptual exposure to global sourcing trends and hands-on implementation of performance dashboards that track real-time vendor health.
During this five-day intensive program, you will gain eight specific capabilities, including the ability to calculate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), draft enforceable Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and build Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) workflows. You will be introduced to the latest AI-powered spend analysis tools while spending significant time practicing the manual validation techniques required for high-stakes audits. This course is specifically designed for professionals operating under tight budget constraints and increasing regulatory burdens who must deliver measurable improvements in vendor reliability. By shifting from a reactive troubleshooting mindset to a proactive performance-partnership model, you will position yourself as a strategic asset capable of protecting the organization from third-party failures and cost overruns.
Target Audience
This program is essential for professionals who manage external partnerships and are responsible for the integrity of the corporate supply chain.
This course is designed for:
- Strategic Sourcing Managers responsible for high-value contract lifecycle management
- Supplier Quality Engineers focused on technical compliance and defect reduction
- Procurement Operations Specialists managing daily vendor data and transactional accuracy
- Vendor Risk Analysts evaluating third-party financial and operational stability
- Supply Chain Directors setting the long-term strategy for global logistics partners
- Category Managers overseeing specific commodity groups and market-based performance
- Contract Administrators ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements and commercial terms
- ESG Compliance Officers monitoring supplier adherence to sustainability and ethical standards
- Internal Auditors reviewing procurement processes and vendor selection transparency
- Operations Leads who rely on external suppliers for critical manufacturing inputs
Course Objectives
The curriculum focuses on the practical application of measurement science to the procurement function to ensure every vendor adds measurable value.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Assess current vendor maturity using the Kraljic Matrix to prioritize measurement efforts
- Apply the SCOR® model metrics to standardize performance reporting across global regions
- Design a multi-dimensional Supplier Scorecard incorporating quality, delivery, and innovation metrics
- Construct enforceable Service Level Agreements that link performance outcomes to commercial incentives
- Evaluate supplier financial health and operational resilience using standardized risk assessment tools
- Navigate complex stakeholder requirements to align vendor KPIs with internal business objectives
- Implement automated data collection workflows to reduce manual reporting errors in procurement
- Synthesize performance data into executive-level dashboards that drive strategic sourcing decisions
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a foundational understanding of procurement processes and at least one year of experience in a supply chain, sourcing, or vendor management role. No prior experience with advanced statistical software is required, but a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation is highly recommended.
Local Application and Business Return in Chad
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Expected ROI
Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn supplier performance measurement aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation of Supplier Performance Index (SPI) using real-world procurement datasets
- Scenario simulation requiring vendor tiering decisions under sudden market supply constraints
- Audit diagnostic exercise using a customized ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4 compliance checklist
- Stakeholder mapping workshop to align vendor KPIs with cross-functional department goals
- Case study analysis of performance failures in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors
- Group workshop producing a functional Supplier Scorecard template for immediate workplace application
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current organizational practices against the SCOR® model standards
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Supplier Performance Measurement and Evaluation Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Skills Relevance
- Master cutting-edge techniques to boost supplier performance and drive business growth.
- Learn directly applicable strategies for evaluating supplier contributions effectively.
- Acquire skills to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational risks.
Expert Delivery
- Delivered by industry leaders with decades of procurement and supply chain expertise.
- Interactive sessions ensure you can apply key concepts to real-world business challenges.
- Gain exclusive insights from case studies developed by top supply chain professionals.
Career Advancement
- Secure a competitive edge in procurement with advanced supplier evaluation skills.
- Enhance your professional profile with a certification in supplier performance management.
- Position yourself as a key stakeholder in strategic procurement decisions.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Chad teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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SIGMAP Government of ChadThe Integrated Public Procurement Management System (Système Intégré de Gestion des Marchés Publics) is the mandatory platform for tracking the lifecycle of public contracts and vendor performance in Chad.
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SAP S/4HANA SAPWidely utilized by major oil and gas operators in the Doba Basin (such as Perenco and SHT) to manage complex vendor ecosystems and automate supplier scorecards.
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Sage 100 Sage GroupThe dominant accounting and ERP solution for medium-sized Chadian enterprises and local contractors to manage procurement and vendor payments.
Real-World Case Studies from Chad
Real organisations putting these methods into practice — what they did, what changed, and the measurable outcome. No hypothetical scenarios.
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Public Procurement Reform and Performance Monitoring 2020Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics (ARMP)
Under the World Bank-funded Domestic Resource Mobilization and Management Project, Chad implemented reforms to modernize its public procurement system. This included the introduction of systematic auditing of vendor contracts and the development of a database to track supplier performance and compliance with the national procurement code.
Enhanced transparency in the awarding of contracts and the establishment of a formal mechanism for debarring non-performing or fraudulent suppliers from future government tenders.
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Local Content and Supplier Development in the Oil Sector 2018Esso Exploration and Production Chad Inc (EEPCI)
During the development of the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline, the operator implemented a structured supplier performance and development program. This involved evaluating local Chadian firms against international safety and quality standards (ISO) and providing corrective action plans to bridge capability gaps.
Successfully integrated over 500 local Chadian vendors into the oil and gas supply chain, moving them from basic service provision to complex technical support roles through continuous performance monitoring.
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