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Off the shelf, bespoke, face to face and remote training

Expert procurement training without the enterprise price tag

Expert procurement training for UK and global businesses. Aspire can provide you or your team with training on any element of procurement and supply chain management.

Training can be “off the shelf” from our vast library of pre-written courses or written bespoke to client requirements, and can be delivered either remotely or face to face.

Expert training from Katie Jarvis-Grove

20+ Years’ procurement experience

Aspire can provide you or your team with training on any element of procurement and supply chain management. Training can be “off the shelf” from our vast library of pre-written courses and can be delivered either remotely or face to face. All courses are led by Katie Jarvis-Grove, bringing 20+ years’ of real-world procurement expertise from manufacturing, agriculture, and construction sectors.

  • Off the Shelf Courses
    Pre-written courses covering all procurement topics, ready to deliver
  • Bespoke Training

    Custom-designed courses tailored to your organisation’s specific needs

  • Remote or Face to Face
    Flexible delivery options to suit your team and location
Request a training quote

Off The Shelf Remote Training

Remote Procurement Training Courses

With over 20 years’ of procurement experience, Katie is able to provide a large and varied range of courses to meet all levels of experience and abilities. All remote training is delivered via live virtual sessions with interactive content.

1 Day courses

  • An Introduction To Procurement
  • Specification Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Benchmarking
  • Whole Life Costing
  • Stakeholder Identification & Management

2 Day courses

  • Negotiation
  • Global Sourcing
  • Ethical & Sustainable Procurement
  • Cost Reduction Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • LEAN & AGILE Strategies
  • Quality Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Creation & Termination
  • Supplier Evaluation

3 Day courses

  • A Contract Development/Implementation

Course Format & Delivery:

  • Live Virtual Sessions: Interactive training via video conferencing (not pre-recorded)
  • Small Cohorts: Maximum 12 delegates per course for optimal learning outcomes
  • Real-World Application: Katie brings practical examples from 20+ years’ across manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and MOD
  • Interactive Learning: Q&A sessions, case studies, and practical exercises
  • Course Materials: All training materials and resources included
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Face to Face Training

On-Site Face To Face Procurement Training

Aspire is happy to visit any organisation to discuss and evaluate the training needs that a procurement function may require. We can undertake GAP analysis to identify areas where individuals may benefit from additional knowledge, practical training, or one-to-one support.

What we offer

  • On-Site Training: Katie travels to your location across the UK
  • GAP Analysis: Identify training needs and skill gaps in your team
  • Flexible Content: Courses can be enhanced, reduced, or combined to suit your unique needs
  • Team-Specific: Training tailored to your organization’s procurement challenges
  • Hands-On Learning: Interactive workshops and practical exercises

Course Flexibility:

Face-to-face training can be provided on a variety of subject areas and can be enhanced or reduced to suit each company as the unique organisation it strives to be.

If a course needs to incorporate several subject areas or be an amalgamation of two subjects, that can be delivered. Aspire is as flexible as it is professional with its delivery of training material.

Example: Combine “Negotiation” with “Supplier Relationship Management” for a comprehensive 3-day supplier engagement course.

Face-to-face Courses

  • An Introduction To Procurement
  • Specification Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Benchmarking
  • Whole Life Costing
  • Stakeholder Identification & Management
  • Negotiation
  • Global Sourcing
  • Ethical & Sustainable Procurement
  • Cost Reduction Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • LEAN & AGILE Strategies
  • Quality Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Creation & Termination
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Contract Development/Implementation
Request a face to face training quote

Bespoke Written Training Courses

Custom-Designed Procurement Training Courses

Should your organisation have a specific objective it wants to fulfil or a problem it needs to solve, Aspire can create—with your input—a bespoke training course to help you meet that goal.

Bespoke Training Options

  • Generic & Theoretic Courses
    Foundational training covering procurement best practices applicable across industries
  • Business-Specific Courses
    Training tailored to a specific area of your business or procurement function
  • Issue-Focused Courses
    Target specific challenges unique to your organisation (e.g., supplier consolidation, cost reduction in a specific category)
  • Aspiration-Driven Courses
    Training designed to achieve strategic goals (e.g., implementing sustainable procurement, building a category management function)

Bespoke Course Process:

  • 1. Discovery & Consultation
    We discuss your objectives, challenges, and desired outcomes
  • 2. Course Design
    Katie creates a tailored curriculum with your input and approval
  • 3. Materials Development
    Comprehensive training materials, exercises, and resources created
  • 4. Delivery & Support
    Training delivered (remote or on-site) with ongoing support

Bespoke Training Can Cover

  • An Introduction To Procurement
  • Specification Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Benchmarking
  • Whole Life Costing
  • Stakeholder Identification & Management
  • Negotiation
  • Global Sourcing
  • Ethical & Sustainable Procurement
  • Cost Reduction Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • LEAN & AGILE Strategies
  • Quality Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Creation & Termination
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Contract Development/Implementation

…or any combination tailored to your unique business objectives and challenges.

Request a bespoke training quote

Procurement Templates & Documentation Library

Aspire has a large library of templates which can be purchased for inclusion as part of procurement departments’ policies and procedures. Documentation can be purchased to be used as part of a current policy or can be created as a bespoke requirement to meet changing needs.

Available Templates & Documentation

  • ABC analysis categorisation
  • Balanced scorecards
  • Codes of ethics
  • CSR policies
  • Gantt charts
  • Improvement notices
  • ITT templates
  • KPI creations
  • Letters of award
  • Letters of termination
  • Market analysis templates
  • PIDs (Project Initiation Documents)
  • Procurement good practice guidelines
  • Procurement vision statements
  • RFI (Request for Information) templates
  • RFQ (Request for Quotation) templates
  • Specification creation templates
  • Supplier evaluation templates
  • Supplier relationship assessment tools

Purchase Options

Standalone Purchase

Buy individual templates or documentation packages for immediate use in your procurement function

With Training Package

Purchase documentation alongside training courses to ensure your team knows how to implement effectively

With Implementation Support

Documentation + ongoing support to help with inclusion into your corporate strategy and policies

Why choose Aspire for procurement training

20+ Years’ real experience

Katie Jarvis-Groves brings deep procurement experience across manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and MOD. FCIPS qualified with a track record of delivering results for UK businesses of all sizes.

Practical, Applicable Training

Every course focuses on real-world application with case studies, practical exercises, and immediately usable tools and techniques.

Flexible & Customisable

From off the shelf courses to fully bespoke training, we adapt to your needs, not the other way around.

Small Cohort Sizes

Maximum 12 delegates per course ensures everyone receives personal attention and can actively participate.

Remote or On-Site

Choose the delivery format that works best for your team: virtual training or Katie travels to your location.

Proven Track Record

200+ successful students, above national average pass rates for CIPS, and countless improved procurement functions.

“We brought Katie in to train our procurement team on negotiation and supplier management. The ROI was immediate, within 3 months we’d renegotiated two major contracts saving over £50,000 annually.”

Procurement Manager: Manufacturing (80 employees)

2-day Negotiation + Supplier Management Training

Frequently asked questions

What’s the maximum number of delegates per training course?

To achieve the best outcomes, Aspire recommends cohorts or delegate lists include no more than 12 individuals per course. This ensures everyone receives personal attention and can actively participate.

Can training be delivered remotely or does it have to be on-site?

Both options are available. Remote training is delivered via live virtual sessions (not pre-recorded), and face to face training can be delivered at your location anywhere in the UK. Choose what works best for your team.

Can you combine multiple topics into one bespoke training course?

Absolutely. If a course needs to incorporate several subject areas or be an amalgamation of two subjects, that can be delivered. For example, combining Negotiation with Supplier Relationship Management for comprehensive supplier engagement training.

Do you provide training materials and resources?

Yes. All training courses include comprehensive materials, resources, templates, and practical tools that delegates can use immediately in their roles. Additional documentation can be purchased from our template library.

How long are the training courses?

Courses range from 1-day to 3-day formats depending on the topic. We also offer bespoke durations tailored to your needs and schedule constraints.

Can you perform a GAP analysis to identify our training needs?

Yes. For face to face training, we’re happy to visit your organisation to evaluate training needs and undertake GAP analysis to identify areas where individuals may benefit from additional knowledge or practical training.

Is the training different from CIPS training?

Yes. This is general procurement training for teams and individuals, not CIPS qualification courses. If you’re looking for CIPS Level 3, 4, or 5 training, please see our CIPS Training page.

How do I get a quote for training?

Contact us with details about your training needs, number of delegates, preferred format (remote/on-site), and topics of interest. We’ll provide a detailed quote and can discuss customisation options.

Ready to Develop Your Procurement Team’s Skills?

Contact Katie or Lynn to discuss your training needs, request a detailed course catalogue, or get a customised quote for your organisation.
Or contact us directly:
01790 755618 info@aspireprocurement.co.uk

20+

Years’ of procurement expertise

200+

Trained professionals

Max 12

Delegates per course

100%

Practical, real-world focus