Procurement System Review (PSR) 

This 2-day program will describe how to conduct a comprehensive Procurement System Review (PSR).  Typical risk areas and guidelines for reporting and corrective action will be covered.

As a result of attending this program, participants will:

• To review procurement system requirements
• To describe the procurement system review process
• To indicate best practices and lessons learned
• To define risks in sub-grantee procurement systems
• To review typical outputs of a procurement review (findings, recommendations)

Managing Procurement Teams 

In this 1-day program, participants will learn how teams are managed in Subcontracting and Purchasing.  Team skills, team planning, and team conflict management are covered from a supply chain perspective.

As a result of attending this course, participants will:

• Participants will understand how effective team work will help achieve strategic acquisition objectives
• Participants will learn roles and responsibilities of team members
• Participants will assess their own team and conflict management styles
• Participants will develop plans to improve team participation and management

Procurement:
Adding Value to the Company

The 2-day program provides the essential ingredients of the interpersonal and professional skills needed by procurement professionals.

As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop an improvement plan
• Improve negotiating results
• Use their time more effectively
• Write more succinctly and achieve desired results

Contact Development & Administration

This 2-day course describes the role of the buyer in the development of contracts and purchase order terms, and the internal interfaces required for creating effective terms. Key aspects of contracts are covered, an overview of the UCC is provided, and information on specification and statements of work. The participants will be able to apply the knowledge in setting realistic terms and conditions.

As a result of attending this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of contracts
• Understand how the contract defines the responsibilities of your company and its suppliers
• Understand the implications of each party’s actions on the contract
• Learn the principles of effective contract administration

Contract Administration 

As a result of attending this 3-day program, participants will be able to prepare a delivery order; write a Contract Administration Plan; execute roles and responsibilities as the Contracting Officer’s representative; effectively manage contractor’s performance; review and approve appropriate contract changes; assess and approve contractor invoices; develop closeout files for task orders or contracts; and adequately complete and compile contract files. Topics include preparing a delivery order against and IDIQ contract; developing a contract administration plan; roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s representative; conducting a pre-performance conference; managing contractor performance; managing contract changes; managing contract property; remedies accountable to the government; processing contractor invoices; contract appeals and disputes; ensuring effective contract closeout; ensuring proper contract files; and helpful hints for successful contract administration.

As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:

• Prepare a delivery order
• Write a Contract Administration Plan
• Execute roles and responsibilities as the Contracting Officer’s Representative
• Effectively manage contractor’s performance
• Review and approve appropriate contract changes
• Assess and approve contractor invoices
• Develop closeout files for Task Orders or Contracts
• Adequately complete and compile contract files

Procurement & The Law, Contracts, & Ethics

This 1-day course examines in detail the legal and ethical issues surrounding procurement and gives participants an opportunity to assess how their contracts and their actions impact your organization and its bottom line.  Contracts are the basis for our relationships with vendors.  Their ability to be enforced depends on the laws that govern them and the terms we use.  Understand the laws of agency, find out what happens if you leave key terms out of your agreement, understand how to work with MS legal staff, and learn how to act ethically when performing procurement activities.

As a result of attending this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of contracts
• Learn the legal responsibilities of your company and its vendors
• Understand the legal implications of actions taken by the company and vendors
• How to ensure the contracting process is effective and efficient
• Understand procurement ethics

Advanced Procurement Law

This 1-day program focuses on legal rights, liabilities and responsibilities. As a result of attending this program, participants will understand the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code, and other laws and regulations governing purchases. This course will enable participants to evaluate the standard terms and conditions of contracts and purchase orders; identify the critical aspects that ensure validity, completeness and legal sufficiency; identify actions that should be taken in order to protect the interests of the company in the event a supplier encounters financial and performance difficulties; and assess proposals and counter-proposals from suppliers on company terms and conditions.

As a result of attending this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Be aware of their legal rights, liabilities and responsibilities.
• Understand the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as indicate the other various laws and regulations governing purchases.
• Evaluate the standard terms and conditions of contracts and purchase orders, to identify the critical aspects that ensure validity, completeness, and legal sufficiency.
• Identify actions that should be taken in order to protect the interests of the company in the event a supplier encounters financial and performance difficulties.
• Assess proposals and counter-proposals from suppliers on terms and conditions