Procurement teams that understand their spend can negotiate better, reduce risk and demonstrate value to the business. This course teaches practical procurement analytics, from spend data collection, cleansing and classification to spend cube analysis, savings tracking, supplier performance analytics and predictive insights. Participants learn to use dashboards, apply AI-supported analysis and turn data into category strategies and negotiation plans. Hands-on exercises use realistic procurement datasets.
Download the full standard outline: why attend, methodology, objectives, audience, competencies, the daily outline and current plans.
Without reliable spend data, procurement decisions are based on assumptions and savings are hard to prove. This course gives you the analytical skills and tools to identify opportunities, track performance and present procurement's contribution in a clear, evidence-based way.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course is practical, combining spreadsheet and dashboard exercises, data cleansing and classification workshops, AI tool demonstrations, case studies and a capstone analysis presentation.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.
