Live online Challenges in Project Supply Chain Management
A project is only as on time as its supply chain.
A workshop on what a Project Procurement Manager has to get right, from the procurement plan to commissioning support, so goods and services arrive when the schedule needs them.
- Date
- Sat, 14 Nov 2026
- Time (India)
- 7:00 PM IST
- Language
- English
The success of a project depends on how well procurement delivers.
Procurement is one of the critical arms of project management. A supply chain manager who understands the critical elements of a project can act early, save project cost and keep the schedule.
Then negotiation, vendor or partner selection, and award of the order or contract.
The supply chain, stage by stage
The workshop follows the supply chain in order, from planning to closing out the order.
- Stage 1
Plan the procurement
Role of the supply chain manager, procurement plan, project vendor list.
- Stage 2
Manage pre-award
Sourcing, bid analysis, terms and conditions, vendor rating.
- Stage 3
Negotiate and award
Vendor or partner selection, and award of the order or contract.
- Stage 4
Manage post-order
Third party inspection agency, expediting, progress reports and meetings.
- Stage 5
Move the goods
Import licences, final inspection, shipping, customs and delivery.
- Stage 6
Close out
Final documentation, payment release, change orders, commissioning support.
Where project procurement gets difficult
The workshop brings to light the challenges a Project Procurement Manager meets while supporting project implementation. Four of them:
Delivery delays
Expediting, progress reports and meetings, and what a delay means for payment and the project schedule.
Risk
Assessing the risks in the supply chain and deciding how to reduce them.
Imports and logistics
Import licences, freight forwarders, customs clearance and moving over-dimensional cargo.
Choosing the vendor
Judging bids on total cost of ownership and life cycle, not only the quoted price.
Procurement directors and buying managers
Including procurement practitioners at EPC companies.
Project owners and directors
Including entrepreneurs who depend on timely supply.
Suppliers of goods and services
Technical sales managers and application engineers.
Contract managers and young engineers
Contract management professionals, and engineers or managers keen to learn project procurement.
Hosted by Blue Ocean Academy, part of Blue Ocean Corporation
"The content was well-presented and valuable. I appreciate the knowledge shared and the practical insights provided."
Mathiraj M, QA/QC Manager, on a previous Blue Ocean webinar
Save your place
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 7:00 PM India time (IST)
Questions before you register
When does the webinar start?
Saturday, 14 November 2026, at 7:00 PM India time (IST).
Does it cover imports and shipping?
Yes. The outline includes import licences, final inspection and dispatch clearance, transit insurance, freight forwarders, over-dimensional cargo and customs clearance.
I'm new to project procurement. Is this for me?
Yes. The workshop is open to young engineers and managers who want to learn about project procurement, as well as to experienced practitioners.
How do I join on the day?
Register using the form on this page. The joining details will be sent to the email address you register with.
Who can I contact with a question?
Email info@blueoceancorporation.com or message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 176 9265.