CGPC – Course Description
What if procurement expertise could position you not just as a buyer, but as a trusted strategic advisor shaping high-value business decisions?
The CGPC–Certified Global Procurement Consultant Course is designed to elevate experienced procurement professionals into strategic consultants capable of advising senior leadership, driving enterprise value, and leading large-scale procurement transformation. Going beyond traditional training, the programme develops capability in strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, risk advisory, operational excellence, and digital transformation, aligned with global best practices and IFPSM professional standards.
Built around practical frameworks in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, total cost optimisation, procurement risk and digital transformation, the CGPC certification develops the skills needed to provide structured procurement advice in complex business environments.
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Why WingsWay?
The Certified Global Procurement Consultant (CGPC) programme is accredited by the International Federation of Procurement and Supply Management (IFPSM) under its Programme Accreditation Standard (PAS).
WingsWay Training Institute is a Dubai-based training provider approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The institute is also accredited by the CPD Standards Office (UK) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
WingsWay Training Institute has received the “Best Training Institute” title twice, along with the “Outstanding Organisation Award”, and has served learners from more than 85 nationalities.
Manish K Dalal, MBA, MCIPS and CMILT, delivers the CGPC programme and brings more than 20 years of industry experience across procurement, supply chain and logistics.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the CGPC procurement training programme, you will be able to:
- Operate confidently as a Global Procurement Consultant
- Advise senior management on procurement strategy and governance
- Design and lead strategic sourcing and category initiatives
- Apply TCO, value engineering, and cost optimisation frameworks
- Identify and mitigate global procurement and supply chain risks
- Lead digital procurement transformation and change initiatives
- Deliver structured, executive-level consulting recommendations
Course Content
Module 1 – Strategic Procurement Foundations & Consultant Identity
- Evolution from Tactical Procurement to Strategic Consulting
- Procurement Governance & Operating Models
- Ethics, Professional Standards & Consultant Responsibility
- Centralised, Decentralised & Hybrid Procurement Structures
Module 2 – Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Consulting
- Strategic Sourcing Methodology (Consultant Perspective)
- Spend & Supply Market Analysis
- Category Management as a Consulting Discipline
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Models
Module 3 – Total Cost Optimisation & Value Engineering Consulting
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Lifecycle Costing
- Cost Transparency & Value Leakage
- Tail Spend Management
- CAPEX vs OPEX Advisory
Module 4 – Operational Excellence & Global Procurement Risk Advisory
- Lean Procurement & Process Efficiency
- Six Sigma (DMAIC) for Procurement Improvement
- Global Supply Chain Risk Identification
- Inventory & Working Capital Optimisation
Module 5 – Digital Transformation & Procurement Leadership Consulting
- Digital Procurement & AI Enablement
- Automation of Procurement Processes
- Change Management in Procurement Transformation
- Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
Learner’s Profile
The CGPC procurement certification is suitable for:
- Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
- Senior Buyers and Category Managers
- Strategic Sourcing and SRM Professionals
- Procurement Transformation and Change Leaders
- Consultants and Advisors in Procurement & SCM
- Professionals preparing for senior or global procurement roles
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Entry Qualification
The following are eligibility for this Global Procurement Consultant Course:
- Typically suited to professionals with 5–8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
- Professionals with existing procurement or supply chain qualifications
- Managers, leaders, or consultants seeking a consulting-oriented certification
- Basic understanding of procurement and commercial concepts
Career Opportunities
Step beyond operational procurement and move into roles where strategy, transformation, and advisory skills are in demand. The CGPC course develops skills relevant to career pathways such as:
- Global Procurement Consultant
- Strategic Procurement Advisor
- Category Strategy Consultant
- Procurement Transformation Lead
- Supply Chain Risk & Governance Advisor
- Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement
- Independent Procurement & SCM Consultant
Where You Can Work
CGPC skills are relevant across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Multinational corporations and large enterprises
- Procurement and supply chain consulting firms
- Manufacturing, logistics, and industrial organisations
- Retail, FMCG, and e-commerce companies
- Oil & gas, construction, and infrastructure projects
- Government, semi-government, and public-sector entities
- NGOs, donor-funded projects, and international organisations
Course Duration
- 15 hours of instructor-led training
About The CGPC Instructor
Manish K Dalal
Manish K Dalal is an engineering graduate with an MBA and MCIPS (UK) and CMILT qualifications, with 20+ years of industry expertise in setting up logistics infrastructure for renowned companies. His teaching method combines real-world case studies and interactive discussions, making complex supply chain, procurement, and logistics concepts easily understandable. Manish conducts workshops across supply chain, procurement, logistics, and warehousing, combining practical industry experience with case-based learning and interactive discussion.
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