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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to AI in Procurement
- Defining Generative AI: Key concepts and capabilities
- Snapshot of leading tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot
- Current trends in AI adoption among procurement teams
Crafting Effective Prompts for Procurement Use Cases
- Core principles for clarity and structured prompting
- Common prompt design pitfalls and strategies to avoid them
- Ready-to-use templates for sourcing, RFQs, and supplier communication
AI in Procurement Operations
- Leveraging AI for tender development, supplier identification, and market research
- Creating and reviewing contract clauses with AI assistance
- Applying AI to spend analysis and supplier performance monitoring
Data Protection and Confidentiality in AI Use
- Understanding the data journey: How procurement information is handled by AI tools
- Secure management of sensitive and confidential information
- Ensuring data relevance, accuracy, and verifiability
AI for Decision Support and Risk Evaluation
- Interpreting and validating AI-generated risk assessments and reports
- Utilizing AI for supplier risk analysis and predictive insights
- Case studies from sectors such as IT, GRE/IFM, HR, and Marketing
Ethics and Risk Awareness in AI-Driven Procurement
- Understanding generative AI limitations: bias, hallucinations, and potential misuse
- Navigating regulatory and ethical frameworks in procurement workflows
- Developing internal policies for responsible AI usage
Driving AI Adoption in Procurement Teams
- Positioning AI as a capability enhancer rather than a replacement
- Building trust in AI outputs and overcoming organizational resistance
- Strategies for internal change management and pilot project implementation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Practical experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract administration
- Working knowledge of standard procurement procedures and industry terminology
- No previous experience in AI or data science is necessary
Target Audience
- Category leaders, including Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors
- Specialists in operational and tactical sourcing
- Members of procurement and contract management teams
