Introduction to Leading a Procurement Team

Effective leadership within procurement is essential for driving organisational success and fostering a high-performing team. This involves understanding core principles that shape how procurement functions and impacts the overall business.

Delegates Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of Leadership in a Procurement Context: Introduction to the core principles of leadership, focusing on what it means to lead within a procurement function.
• How to Manage and Motivate a Procurement Team: Techniques for fostering a positive team environment, setting clear goals, and motivating team members to achieve high performance.
• Techniques for Effective Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Tools and frameworks for making informed decisions and resolving issues that arise within the team or procurement processes.
• Strategies for Setting Goals and Objectives for Procurement Teams: How to align team goals with the organisation’s strategic objectives, and how to measure and track team performance.
• Best Practices for Leading Teams Through Change and Uncertainty: Techniques for managing change, including how to communicate effectively, manage resistance, and support your team through transitions.
• Building Leadership Skills for Future Growth: Focus on developing personal leadership skills, such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, and conflict resolution, to prepare for more advanced leadership roles.
• Understanding Team Dynamics and Conflict Management: How to recognise different team dynamics and use conflict resolution strategies to maintain a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Tools and Techniques for Delegation and Empowerment: Learning how to delegate tasks effectively, empower team members, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability within the team.

Who it is for?

• Newly appointed procurement managers
• Team leaders in procurement departments
• Aspiring procurement leaders

Cost and duration

Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.

This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.

This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team.  We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.

LOCATION

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Meeting Spaces

Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

AVAILABILITY – Places available

Date doesn’t suit?

2027 dates TBC              10.00 – 16.00

This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.

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