When a shipping company's spare parts arrive weeks late or a key supplier contract collapses mid-voyage, the cost isn't only financial — it can ground a vessel. Sound procurement is what keeps fleets moving, and building that capability is the focus of this Training Course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy. Delivered under the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization within the Management category, the programme sharpens how professionals plan purchasing, coordinate suppliers, and keep spare-parts inventory under control across shipping operations.

Across the course, participants work through the full procurement cycle — from strategic sourcing and vendor management to contract negotiation, inventory control, and supply chain coordination — building the judgment needed to keep maritime operations cost-efficient, compliant with regulatory requirements, and resilient against supplier disruption.

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

• Apply a structured procurement strategy that aligns purchasing decisions with business objectives and cost targets.
• Plan and manage the full procurement lifecycle, from demand forecasting to purchase execution.
• Evaluate, qualify, and manage vendor and supplier relationships for long-term reliability.
• Negotiate procurement contracts and apply tendering and compliance requirements correctly.
• Source and manage spare parts and critical inventory to avoid operational delays.
• Coordinate warehouse operations and apply effective stock control techniques.
• Integrate procurement workflows with wider maritime supply chain and logistics operations.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supplier risks before they disrupt shipping schedules.
• Use digital procurement tools and analytics to improve purchasing performance and decision-making.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Procurement and purchasing managers in shipping companies
• Supply chain and logistics managers
• Fleet and marine operations managers
• Warehouse and inventory control officers
• Contract administrators and vendor relationship managers
• Maritime logistics professionals
• Professionals preparing to take on procurement or supply chain responsibilities

Module 1: Why Procurement Discipline Drives Shipping Performance

• Fundamentals and lifecycle of Marine Procurement
• Building a procurement strategy aligned with business goals
• Demand forecasting and budget planning
• Procurement policies and industry standards
• Strategic sourcing approaches

Module 2: Managing Suppliers, Vendors and Contracts

• Vendor management principles and supplier evaluation
• Supplier qualification and performance measurement
• Procurement contracts and tendering procedures
• Contract negotiation and documentation
• Building long-term supplier partnerships

Module 3: Spare Parts, Inventory and Warehouse Control

• Procurement of spare parts and critical items
• Inventory planning and stock control techniques
• Warehouse coordination
• Managing critical spares for operational continuity

Module 4: Supply Chain Integration for Shipping Companies

• Maritime supply chain operations
• Logistics coordination and distribution planning
• Integrating procurement workflows with operations
• Measuring supply chain performance

Module 5: Risk, Compliance and Business Continuity

• Supply chain and supplier risk assessment
• Business continuity and contingency planning
• Purchasing compliance requirements
• Regulatory compliance in marine procurement

Module 6: Digital Procurement and Continuous Improvement

• E-procurement systems and procurement analytics
• Digital supplier management
• Performance improvement techniques
• Best practices in Marine Procurement