Training - Contract Management

Let’s be frank – contract management isn’t the most exciting aspect of procurement. After all, who likes paperwork and minutia? Most people don’t. For those in the earlier stage of their career understanding legal jargon can be daunting and negotiating the contract with the supplier, harder still. More experienced professionals might not have even been taught this core skill properly and, with a desire to focus on more exciting activities, try to steer clear of contracts whenever possible.

Robust contracts are a key tool to manage your suppliers and minimise risk. So, like them or loathe them, you need to be good at them. Following some simple steps and with a bit of practice, I’ll show you that contract management isn’t nearly as arduous as you might think.

If you’re a Head of Procurement or Procurement Director you might have different needs. Perhaps you’re unhappy with the low level of spend under contract, the poor accessibility of contracts or that the full contract value isn’t derived. As a Procurement Director I’ve had this challenge myself and have some god ideas of how to help you.

Training - Contract Management

Let’s be frank – contract management isn’t the most exciting aspect of procurement. After all, who likes paperwork and minutia? Most people don’t. For those in the earlier stage of their career understanding legal jargon can be daunting and negotiating the contract with the supplier, harder still. More experienced professionals might not have even been taught this core skill properly and, with a desire to focus on more exciting activities, try to steer clear of contracts whenever possible.

Robust contracts are a key tool to manage your suppliers and minimise risk. So, like them or loathe them, you need to be good at them. Following some simple steps and with a bit of practice, I’ll show you that contract management isn’t nearly as arduous as you might think.

If you’re a Head of Procurement or Procurement Director you might have different needs. Perhaps you’re unhappy with the low level of spend under contract, the poor accessibility of contracts or that the full contract value isn’t derived. As a Procurement Director I’ve had this challenge myself and have some god ideas of how to help you.

Course Prospectus

Simon Frost - Procurement Adventurer

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Hello. I’m Simon Frost

My mission is to re-energise procurement and supply chain teams to unlock amazing sustainable value - from cost savings and improved supplier relationships to streamlined supply networks and procurement led innovation.

Several years ago, I noticed that many procurement teams were lacking flair and not always performing to their full potential. Furthermore, procurement consultants were getting mixed reviews, maybe delivering solid results but imparting few procurement skills with their clients. Spotting this opportunity, I set up my business.

When it comes to the way I work, my ethos is simple. I don’t just deliver the fish - I also teach people how to catch them. In this way I’ll lock the skills we learn into the DNA of your business ensuring continued benefits long after I've gone.

I don’t do dull. I don’t use complex jargon or claim phoney cost savings.

I do energy, adventure, hard work and excellent results.

Services

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Procurement Adventures

Category Management

True Sustainability

Training and Coaching

Sharp Sourcing

Supply Chain Optimisation

What people say

"Simon drove forwards the innovation agenda, with passion, insight and purpose. My only regret is to not have been able to convince him to stay with the organisation on a permanent basis."

Paul Gardner, Vice President Food Procurement, Danone