Procurement · Online
Business Procurement Process Management
Mariam Kemashvili
Head of Supply Chain Department
International procurement · Business negotiations · Audit · Customs procedures
- Duration
- 9 weeks
- Contact hours
- 26 hours
- Format
- Online
- Group size
- 12
- Start
- October 26, 2026
- Lecturer
- Mariam Kemashvili
17 sessions · Monday and Thursday · 20:00-21:30
The course covers the full procurement cycle - from supplier sourcing to customs clearance and tendering. Each topic includes practical examples accumulated over 10 years in the pharmaceutical, construction and manufacturing sectors.
Course phases
- Duration
- 9 weeks
- 1
Foundations
Weeks 1-2OnlineWhat procurement is, roles, terminology, Incoterms and forms of international procurement.
- 2
Operations and Compliance
Weeks 2-5OnlineCustoms, logistics, contracts, analytics, supplier validation and fraud prevention.
- 3
Process and Market
Weeks 5-7OnlineProcurement as a process, consignment, market research and tenders.
- 4
International Practice
Weeks 7-9OnlineExhibitions, product labeling, time resources, B2B platforms and cultural intelligence.
Syllabus
An introductory session: what procurement is, roles, processes and the structure of supply chain management.
Terminology, Incoterms, cost analysis and format, delivery lead time, procurement work programs.
Acronyms used in international procurement, their meaning and format.
Customs procedures, logistics and international trade regulations.
Labor rights, contracts with local and international suppliers, cross-function work with company departments.
What data we work with and where it comes from, and the government platforms where import and export information is collected.
How to find a supplier, where to verify them, what information to request, and how to determine their validity.
Customs codes, taxation policy and cost price calculation.
Fraud and corruption schemes in procurement and prevention mechanisms.
How the process is built, what it should include, and why it is one of the key components of a company's profitability.
The consignment scheme and working with financial institutions.
Researching the sector, suppliers, products and transport services.
International, state and local tenders: platforms, the role of the issuer and the supplier, and preparing and processing documents.
How to prepare for an international exhibition.
The importance of labeling and how to determine whether a product is valid for a specific market.
How to save time with the right questions, ready-made templates and B2B platforms.
Cultural intelligence and working in the international market.
Lecturer
Mariam Kemashvili
Head of Supply Chain Department
She has worked in procurement and supply chain management in managerial roles for more than 10 years. She is currently Head of Supply Chain at Insta. Before that she ran procurement for local and international companies across pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, construction and heavy machinery.
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Core areas: international procurement, supplier negotiations, customs procedures, audit, regulatory requirements and digital supply chain systems. MA in Business Administration, HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration (Germany). She also holds a BA and an MA in International Relations. Professional qualifications: Public Procurement, Construction (2025), Programme Manager Coach (2023), Top Management (2021).
What's included in the price
Included
- 17 online sessions
- Practical templates and forms
- Real cases from the pharmaceutical, construction and manufacturing sectors
- Certificate of attendance
Schedule
- Duration
- 17 sessions
- Format
- Online
- Days
- Monday, Thursday
- Time
- 20:00-21:30
- End
- December 21, 2026
Total 26 hours