Generative AI for Procurement Professionals

What you'll learn
Explain the fundamentals of Generative AI and how it differs from traditional AI, including key models, terminology, and procurement-relevant tools.
Explore use cases of Generative AI across procurement, from spend analysis to sourcing, contracting, negotiation, and supplier management.
Write effective, structured prompts using the CIFT framework (Context, Instruction, Format, Tone) to maximize AI output quality for procurement tasks.
Use a Prompt Library covering the Source-to-Pay process, including strategic sourcing, P2P, contracts, and supplier risk management.
Automate key procurement activities, including supplier market research, bid evaluation, and contract clause analysis using AI tools.
Generate negotiation scripts and simulate supplier responses with AI to strengthen preparation and decision-making during supplier interactions.
Use Generative AI to analyze procurement datasets, visualize spend trends, and generate stakeholder-ready reports and dashboards.
Proactively identify supplier and ESG risks with AI-based monitoring, scoring, and escalation triggers.
Apply responsible AI practices by understanding risks like hallucinations, data leakage, and ethical misuse, and implementing mitigation guidelines.
Test multiple Gen AI tools in real case studies, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Deepseek, to compare outputs and practical value.
Requirements
Basic understanding of procurement concepts (e.g., sourcing, contracts, category management, ) is recommended.
No prior experience with AI or prompting is required - this course is beginner-friendly for procurement professionals.
Access to a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection is required for hands-on practice.
Free or trial accounts on tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or Deepseek are recommended.
An interest in AI, digital transformation, or automation within procurement or supply chain will enhance your learning experience.
Most importantly, bring a curious mindset and be ready to explore real-world procurement use cases powered by AI.
Description
Tired of spending hours buried in spreadsheets, email threads, and repetitive procurement tasks?This course helps you leave that behind - and step into the future of procurement, powered by Generative AI.Built by experienced procurement professionals, this hands-on training is your step-by-step guide to applying LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Deepseek across your entire procurement workflow. You'll learn how to automate, analyze, and optimize - - whether you're managing direct or indirect procurement across products, services, operations, or support functions.Unlike generic AI courses, this one is built exclusively for procurement professionals, with examples drawn from real business use cases across a wide range of sectors - including FMCG, automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, manufacturing, packaging, and professional services, to name a few.The course features practical, real-world case studies, including:Coca-Cola HBC - applying Generative AI to detect ESG risks across supplier networksSiemens Energy - leveraging AI for real-time supplier risk monitoring and early disruption alertsDeloitte - showcasing AI-enabled frameworks for proactive supplier assessmentsMcKinsey - illustrating how to use Generative AI for sourcing intelligence and opportunity identificationYou'll go beyond theory and into practical execution, learning how to:Write high-performing prompts tailored to procurement workflowsAutomate spend analysis, supplier scoring, and bid comparisonsDraft, review, and redline contracts, NDAs, and liability clauses with AI supportSimulate negotiation scenarios and generate counterargumentsMonitor supplier risks, ESG compliance, and performance indicators in real timeGenerate dashboards, reports, and stakeholder-ready presentations using AI toolsYou'll also receive access to over 380+ ready-to-use, high-quality prompts, engineered for clarity, structure, and impact. These prompts are copy-paste ready and instantly applicable across any category or industry - saving you hours of manual work and accelerating strategic outcomes.You'll also gain access to a downloadable and printable Toolkit, including:A glossary & Acronym lists of Procurement & AI termsAn interactive prompting checklist - to make sure that the Prompt is clear and structedA Generative AI cheat sheet - helping to get started with GenAIA tool comparison guide - mini guide to choosing between ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and DeepseekAnd Key Rules for Safe & Ethical Use of AI in Procurement.This course doesn't just teach you how AI works - it teaches you how to make it work for you in real procurement environments.If you're ready to elevate your procurement practice, unlock new efficiencies, and lead the AI transformation in your organization - this course is your competitive edge.
Who this course is for
Procurement professionals seeking to streamline sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract tasks using AI tools.
Category managers who want to enhance their decision-making with data-driven insights and automated spend analysis.
Supply chain and operations staff looking to integrate AI into planning, supplier collaboration, and risk monitoring.
Digital transformation and innovation leaders driving AI adoption within procurement or purchasing functions.
Consultants and freelancers supporting procurement teams and looking to offer AI-powered solutions to clients.
Finance and business analysts who assist procurement teams and want to automate reporting, modeling, and KPI tracking.
Contract and sourcing specialists aiming to accelerate contract drafting, redlining, and compliance reviews with AI.
Tech-savvy professionals exploring career growth at the intersection of procurement, automation, and artificial intelligence.
SME procurement leads who manage multiple categories and want to leverage AI for productivity without large tech budgets.
Students or early-career talent in supply chain, business, or procurement fields who want future-ready, AI-driven skills.
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