Contract Management Principles & Practices 914438 Why Choose this Training Course?Staff involved in the contracting process need to be effective and efficient in applying contract management principles and practices. Without the necessary knowledge and skills, they won’t obtain the best results from contractors, service providers, vendors and other business partners with whom their organisation is doing business. Procurement and supplier management can be a hazardous process which will trip up the untrained or inexperienced manager. This Oxford training course will give those staff the foundations to manage third-party suppliers effectively – whether in the field of construction, the supply of equipment and materials, or in the delivery of services.This training course will feature:What can go wrong when managing a supplier contract – and how it can damage your businessHow to spot – and prepare for – the risks that lie ahead in a contracting situationHow to control contract performance from the start – by setting an appropriate management framework, before the contract is signedWhy you need to motivate your third-party supplier, and the range of techniques to use to improve his results for youWhat to do if things go wrong – including stepping in, substitution, terminating and dispute resolutionWhat are the Goals?By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:Provide better outcomes from contractsMonitor contract performanceKnow how to analyse contract obligations and risksPrepare for contract claims and disputes Control variations to contractManage contract default, and consider remedies including terminationWho is this Training Course for?This Oxford training course will be appropriate for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:Procurement OfficersContract EngineersContract Analysts and AdministratorsOther Contracts and Procurement professionalsSupply Chain Management team members involved in the preparation and evaluation of bids and tenders, and the management of works construction, the supply of equipment and materials, or in the delivery of servicesHow will this Training Course be Presented?This Oxford training course will use a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the materials presented. The training course will be lively and interactive and will include tests and exercises, role plays, case studies, practice sessions, group discussions and presentations and Q&A. Participants will receive personal feedback on their performance. The learning experience will be supported by electronic reference manual containing model documents and templates
