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Whitestone International Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Contract Management

Course Overview

The Whitestone International Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Contract Management is a 12-month vocational programme designed to provide a structured, practice-oriented foundation in strategic procurement, end-to-end supply chain management, and the governance of commercial contracts at a non-legal, management-support level.

The programme introduces key dimensions of strategic sourcing, category and supplier management, tendering and evaluation, contract structures and lifecycle management (non-legal), performance and risk management, ethical and sustainable procurement, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, legal and logistics teams. It is intended for individuals who support, or aspire to support, procurement, purchasing, contract management, and supply chain coordination roles in private, public and non-profit organisations.

Learners will explore how organisations analyse spend, select and contract suppliers, manage supply risk, drive value, and oversee contractual performance, while ensuring that procurement practices align with governance, compliance, sustainability and stakeholder expectations. The emphasis is on management practice, process discipline, and commercial awareness, rather than on providing legal advice or drafting complex contract clauses independently.

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to contribute effectively to procurement operations, supplier and contract management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement across the supply chain, working in partnership with legal, finance, operations and senior leadership.

This diploma is vocational and non-regulated. It does not qualify learners as lawyers, legal counsel, arbitrators, or regulated procurement professionals, and does not authorise them to give legal advice, sign contracts on behalf of organisations, or conduct formal tendering in regulated environments without appropriate oversight. All legal interpretation, contract drafting, formal procurement tendering under public-sector or regulated frameworks, and dispute resolution must be carried out only by appropriately qualified and authorised professionals, in line with applicable laws and organisational policies.

Why This Course is Important?

Modern organisations rely on procurement and supply chains to control cost, secure quality and continuity of supply, manage risk, and support innovation.
Well-structured contracts and disciplined contract management help to clarify expectations, allocate risk appropriately, and support performance and collaboration.
Stakeholders increasingly expect organisations to source responsibly, reduce environmental impact, and uphold high ethical and social standards across their supply chains.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Explain core concepts in procurement, supply chain management, and contract management at a vocational, non-legal level.
Contribute to sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes, following organisational policies and governance requirements.
Support the drafting coordination, administration, and lifecycle management of contracts, working alongside legal and commercial specialists.
Assist in monitoring supplier and contract performance, analysing basic data and contributing to improvement actions.
Recognise and help address supply risks, commercial risks, and compliance issues, escalating appropriately.
Promote ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible procurement practices in line with organisational standards.
Prepare structured procurement and contract-management reports, summaries, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.

Target Audience

Individuals in or aspiring to roles such as Procurement Officer, Purchasing Executive, Buyer, Contract Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Category Assistant, Vendor Management Coordinator, or Commercial Support Officer.
Staff within manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, education, services, retail, logistics, government and NGO environments who support procurement and supply chain activities.
Graduates and career changers seeking a structured pathway into procurement, purchasing, contract management and supply-chain roles.
Entrepreneurs and business owners who wish to strengthen their capability to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers and contracts more professionally.

Entry Requirements

A recognised higher secondary qualification, diploma, or equivalent, preferably with prior exposure to business, commerce, operations or administration
Interest or experience in procurement, supply chain, contracts, finance or operations
Proficiency in English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent recommended) to engage with commercial terminology, tender documentation, and case studies

Programme Structure & Modules

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Procurement, Supply Chains & Commercial Value

The role of procurement and supply chain management in organisational performance.
Key concepts: total cost of ownership, value for money, quality, delivery, risk, and innovation.
Overview of the end-to-end supply chain: planning, sourcing, making, delivering, and returning, at a conceptual level.
Types of procurement: direct, indirect, capital, services, and differences in approach.
Organisational models for procurement (centralised, decentralised, hybrid) at awareness level.
Stakeholder relationships: interaction with operations, finance, legal, quality, HSE and senior leadership.

Module 2 – Strategic Sourcing, Category Management & Supplier Evaluation

Principles of strategic sourcing: spend analysis awareness, market analysis, sourcing strategies at vocational level.
Category management concepts:
Grouping similar goods/services, understanding demand and supply markets, and developing category strategies at a non-technical level.
Supplier market intelligence awareness:
Basic tools for analysing supply risk, competition, and cost drivers.
Developing sourcing options and shortlists under supervision.
Supplier selection and evaluation criteria:
Price, quality, delivery, capacity, capability, innovation, ESG performance, and risk.
Using structured evaluation methods and scoring approaches for supplier selection, within organisational guidelines.

Module 3 – Tendering, Contract Structures & Lifecycle Management (Non-Legal)

Overview of tendering and competitive sourcing at a process level:
RFI, RFQ, RFP awareness; pre-qualification; bid submission; clarification; evaluation support.
Types of contracts at conceptual, non-legal level:
Fixed price, cost-reimbursable, time and materials, framework and call-off awareness, service level agreements (SLAs).
Key commercial concepts at awareness level:
Scope of work, deliverables, milestones, payment terms, performance indicators (non-legal, non-drafting).
Contract lifecycle management:
From award to mobilisation, performance management, change control, renewal/termination, and close-out.
Document management:
Version control, contract registers, key dates, and obligations tracking.
Working with legal and commercial specialists:
Understanding the boundary between commercial/operational input and formal legal drafting or advice.

Module 4 – Supplier Performance, Risk & Relationship Management

Defining and managing supplier and contract performance:
KPIs, SLAs, scorecards at vocational level.
Monitoring performance data:
Deliveries, quality incidents, lead times, cost variations, service levels.
Running formal and informal performance reviews with suppliers (under guidance).
Supply risk awareness:
Disruption, quality, financial, geopolitical, compliance and reputational risks.
Basic risk-management approaches at conceptual level:
Risk identification, assessment at awareness level, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.
Supplier relationship management (SRM):
Differentiating strategic and non-strategic suppliers; building collaborative, long-term relationships where appropriate.

Module 5 – Ethics, Compliance & Sustainable Procurement (Non-Legal)

Ethical principles in procurement:
Integrity, fairness, transparency, avoidance of conflicts of interest, and responsible stewardship of organisational resources.
Awareness of fraud, corruption, collusion, and unethical behaviour risks in procurement, and the importance of controls and reporting channels.
Compliance at non-legal level:
Working within organisational policies, codes of conduct, and (where applicable) public-sector procurement frameworks, under specialist guidance.
Sustainable and responsible procurement:
Environmental considerations (e.g. resource use, emissions awareness), social aspects (e.g. labour conditions awareness, human rights at conceptual level), and governance expectations.
Building sustainability and ethics into specifications, evaluation criteria, and supplier engagement, within organisational guidance.
Data privacy and confidentiality awareness in handling supplier and contract information.

Module 6 – Integrated Supply Chain Contract Management & Professional Practice

Aligning procurement, logistics, operations, inventory, and contracts to support end-to-end value delivery.
Understanding how contract terms influence:
Lead times, inventory levels, service levels, and flexibility across the supply chain.
Supporting change control and variation management at a process level, under supervision.
Working with cross-functional teams on cost-reduction, value-improvement and process-optimization initiatives.
Use of basic digital tools for procurement and contract management:
E-sourcing, e-procurement, contract management systems, and simple analytics dashboards at awareness level.
Professional practice and development:
Effective communication with internal clients and suppliers, negotiation awareness (without promising outcomes beyond authority), and structured personal development in procurement and contract management.

Awarding Body

Whitestone International College of Innovation

United Kingdom

Qualification Type

International Diploma – Vocational Qualification

(Industry-aligned qualification issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, UK)

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods Include:

Written assignments on procurement and supply-chain fundamentals, sourcing and category management, tendering and contract awareness, performance and risk management, ethics and sustainability, and integrated contract management practice.
Practical/structured tasks such as supplier evaluation exercises, contract-summary and key-obligation mapping, KPI and performance-dashboard design at vocational level, and risk/issue logs.
Scenario-based exercises requiring learners to respond to realistic procurement and contract-management challenges, including supplier underperformance, delivery risk, or ethical concerns, within their role boundaries.
Reflective pieces on professional standards, ethical dilemmas, stakeholder relationships, and personal development as a procurement or contract-management practitioner.
Final Capstone Project: Integrated Procurement & Contract Management Improvement Plan, with a structured report and/or presentation.

To obtain the diploma, learners must successfully complete all module assessments and the capstone project in line with Whitestone’s academic standards.

Certification:

On successful completion, participants will be awarded:

Whitestone International Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Contract Management Issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, United Kingdom

Benefits of Attending

Provides a robust, practice-based foundation in procurement, supply-chain and contract management for early and mid-career professionals.
Equips learners to support sourcing, supplier selection, contract administration, performance monitoring and improvement initiatives with confidence and professionalism.
Enhances employability in roles such as Procurement Officer, Buyer, Contract Administrator, Category Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, Vendor Management Executive, or Commercial Support Officer, subject to employer requirements.
Helps organisations strengthen commercial governance, value delivery, risk control, and sustainability across their supply chains.
Creates a strong platform for further study in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Contract Management, Business Administration or related fields, subject to institutional entry criteria.

Industry Alignment

The programme reflects widely recognised principles of modern procurement, supply-chain, and contract-management practice, including:

Emphasis on value for money, risk management, ethics, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, alongside cost and efficiency.
Focus on structured processes, transparency, and documentation to support auditability and continuous improvement.
Recognition that effective procurement and contract management require cross-functional collaboration and disciplined execution, not just negotiation.

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Industry-focused programmes with global standards.
Practical skills for real-world success.
Academic excellence with career-ready outcomes.

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Progression & Academic Pathways

Graduates of the Whitestone International Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Contract Management may:

Progress to higher-level diplomas or degrees in Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Purchasing, Logistics, Contract Management, or Business Administration, subject to entry requirements.
Enhance their suitability for more responsible roles within strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and commercial governance.
Use this diploma as a structured foundation for selected professional certifications and memberships in procurement and supply-chain bodies, where they meet the relevant organisation’s criteria.

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