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Procurement Transformation and Target Operating Model Design

As African organisations grow, many find their procurement function stuck in a transactional, fragmented state that cannot support strategic ambitions. This course guides procurement leaders through diagnosing maturity, designing a target operating model, and sequencing a realistic transformation roadmap. Delegates learn to align structure, people, process and technology so the function delivers measurable value.

What you will be able to do

  • Assess current procurement maturity and value contribution.
  • Design a target operating model covering structure, roles and governance.
  • Choose between centralised, decentralised and hybrid procurement models.
  • Align processes, systems and data to the future operating model.
  • Define the capabilities and roles needed to run the new model.
  • Sequence a realistic transformation roadmap with quick wins.

Course outline

  1. 01Diagnosing Procurement Maturity and Value
  2. 02Principles of Operating Model Design
  3. 03Centralised, Decentralised and Hybrid Structures
  4. 04Aligning Process, Systems and Data
  5. 05Capabilities, Roles and Governance
  6. 06Building the Transformation Roadmap
  7. 07Managing Change and Stakeholder Buy In

Who should attend

This course is aimed at procurement heads, category leads and senior buyers responsible for shaping or reforming the procurement function.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Pretoria5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Online5US$900
21 to 25 Sep 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kampala5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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