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Course Overview

Mega projects—such as airports, energy plants, highways, and industrial complexes—present unique procurement challenges due to their scale, complexity, and strategic importance. With large budgets, global supplier networks, and multi-stakeholder environments, procurement in mega projects requires rigorous planning, governance, and adaptability.

This ten-day course from EuroQuest International Training explores the end-to-end procurement cycle in mega projects, including planning, tendering, contract management, supplier integration, and risk control. It also covers advanced strategies for handling international procurement regulations, sustainability, and crisis preparedness. Participants will gain the foresight and skills to deliver procurement excellence that supports mega project success.

Course Benefits

• Master procurement frameworks tailored for mega projects

• Apply strategic foresight to anticipate risks and disruptions

• Strengthen governance, compliance, and transparency in large-scale procurement

• Optimize supplier evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring

• Manage procurement in cross-border, multi-stakeholder project environments

Why Attend

Mega projects are high-stakes ventures where procurement outcomes directly influence cost, quality, timelines, and reputation. This course equips professionals to manage procurement complexity with confidence, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Case studies from global mega projects

• Scenario-based exploration of procurement risks

• Conceptual frameworks integrating governance and foresight

• Reflective analysis of procurement strategies

Course Objectives

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

• Define procurement management frameworks specific to mega projects

• Apply governance and compliance standards to large-scale procurement

• Plan and execute international tendering procedures

• Negotiate and manage large contracts effectively

• Monitor supplier performance in multi-tier supply chains

• Mitigate procurement risks in volatile environments

• Integrate sustainability and ESG considerations into mega project procurement

• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders in global procurement contexts

• Leverage digital tools for procurement visibility and control

• Build procurement strategies that support long-term project success

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Procurement in Mega Projects

• Defining mega projects and their procurement challenges

• The role of procurement in project success

• Strategic procurement objectives for large-scale projects

• Case studies from infrastructure and energy mega projects

• Governance models for mega project procurement

Unit 2: Planning and Strategy for Mega Project Procurement

• Procurement strategy development for mega projects

• Integrating procurement into project planning phases

• Budgeting and cost forecasting in procurement

• Aligning procurement with project milestones

• Risk-based planning frameworks

Unit 3: Tendering in Mega Projects

• Designing tendering procedures for large projects

• Prequalification and bidder selection

• Bid evaluation frameworks for mega projects

• Ensuring transparency and fairness in tendering

• Managing international and cross-border tendering

Unit 4: Contracting in Mega Projects

• Drafting contracts for high-value, high-risk projects

• Service-level agreements (SLAs) and performance bonds

• Risk-sharing in contract clauses

• Force majeure and crisis-related provisions

• Best practices in contract negotiation

Unit 5: Supplier Integration and Relationship Management

• Supplier relationship strategies for mega projects

• Building global and local supplier networks

• Supplier performance metrics and dashboards

• Managing multi-tier supplier ecosystems

• Collaborative approaches to supplier innovation

Unit 6: Governance, Compliance, and Ethics

• Governance structures in mega project procurement

• Regulatory and compliance requirements across jurisdictions

• Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and ethical standards

• Accountability and audit frameworks

• International procurement standards (WTO, FIDIC, UNCITRAL)

Unit 7: Risk Management in Mega Project Procurement

• Identifying procurement risks in mega projects

• Risk registers and mitigation models

• Managing geopolitical, financial, and supply risks

• Crisis and contingency planning

• Lessons learned from procurement failures

Unit 8: Logistics and Global Supply Chains in Mega Projects

• Logistics planning for large-scale projects

• Managing import/export and customs requirements

• Ensuring timely delivery of critical components

• Risk management in global supply networks

• Technology for supply chain visibility

Unit 9: Digital Tools and Procurement Innovation

• E-procurement systems for mega projects

• AI and data analytics in procurement decision-making

• Blockchain for transparency and traceability

• IoT and real-time supplier monitoring

• Future technology trends in mega project procurement

Unit 10: Stakeholder Engagement in Mega Project Procurement

• Identifying and managing key stakeholders

• Government, regulatory bodies, and funding partners

• Communication strategies in procurement governance

• Managing conflicting stakeholder interests

• Stakeholder trust and transparency

Unit 11: Sustainability and ESG in Mega Project Procurement

• Sustainable procurement practices

• ESG compliance in contracts and supplier selection

• Environmental impact assessments in procurement decisions

• Social responsibility in mega project procurement

• Building long-term sustainability frameworks

Unit 12: Integration and Future Perspectives

• Consolidating procurement lessons for mega projects

• Global best practices and benchmarking

• Future trends in mega project procurement

• Building resilient procurement organizations

• Consolidation of course insights

Target Audience

• Chief procurement officers and supply chain directors

• Project directors and mega project managers

• Contract managers and legal advisors in projects

• Risk, compliance, and governance professionals

• Consultants and executives managing large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects

Target Competencies

• Strategic procurement in mega projects

• Governance and compliance frameworks

• Risk management and foresight

• Tendering and contracting expertise

• Supplier relationship and performance management

• Logistics and global supply chain integration

• Digital tools and sustainability in procurement

Join the Procurement Management in Mega Projects Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the strategies, governance, and foresight required to manage complex procurement processes in high-value, large-scale projects.