Empower Your Facilities with Smarter Procurement and Contract Strategies
Effective procurement and contract management in facilities management are essential for delivering quality services, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. This flexible 5-day course equips professionals with the tools and strategies to optimise these processes.
Gain insights into developing procurement plans, drafting contracts, managing supplier relationships, and monitoring Service Level Agreements for operational efficiency and sustainability. The course combines theory with practical applications, preparing you to address facilities management challenges.
Whether attending the course or selecting specific modules, you will acquire actionable knowledge to enhance your procurement and contract practices.
Enrol now to improve compliance, achieve operational excellence, and build sustainable value in your facilities management efforts!
Why Choose This Course
- Master Procurement Processes in Facilities Management: Learn to source, evaluate, and manage service providers in cleaning, security, and maintenance areas for optimised cost and service efficiency.
- Strengthen Contract Administration for FM Services: Develop skills in drafting and managing contracts, ensuring clear obligations, payment terms, and performance metrics.
- Improve Supplier and Contractor Performance: Understand how to monitor service provider performance, implement quality control, and resolve disputes while maintaining strong relationships.
- Mitigate Risks and Ensure Compliance: Identify and manage procurement risks, applying strategies to comply with regulations, including B-BBEE and PFMA.
- Advance Your Career in Facilities Management: Equip yourself with specialised skills to open opportunities for senior roles such as Facilities Procurement Officer or Contract Manager.
- Facilities Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Property Managers
- Budget Managers
- Facilities Coordinators and Planners
- Operational Supervisors
- Junior Facilities Managers
- Asset Managers
Master Procurement Principles in Facilities Management
- Understand procurement planning and sourcing strategies specific to FM operations.
- Learn how to conduct needs assessments and supplier market analysis to source the right service providers.
- Apply tendering, request for quotations (RFQs), and direct procurement methods effectively.
Develop and Manage Facilities Management Contracts
- Learn how to draft, review, and administer contracts for FM services, including maintenance, security, and cleaning.
- Identify key contract elements such as payment terms, scope of work, and performance guarantees.
- Understand contract variations, amendments, and dispute resolution processes.
Implement and Monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Define SLA components, including deliverables, performance indicators, penalties, and rewards.
- Develop strategies for tracking supplier performance and ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs.
- Assess SLA performance metrics and make recommendations for contract renewals or improvements.
Identify and Manage Procurement and Contract Risks
- Understand common risks in procurement and contract management for FM services.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent service failures, contract breaches, and financial losses.
- Learn how to handle disputes, contract terminations, and renegotiations professionally.
Improve Strategic Supplier and Contractor Relationship Management
- Learn how to evaluate supplier performance, build long-term partnerships, and improve contractor relationships.
- Implement best practices for negotiating contracts and handling vendor disputes.
- Develop ethical and compliant procurement practices aligned with B-BBEE, PFMA, and MFMA regulations.
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