The Supplier Performance Measurement and Development Training Course is designed to help procurement and supply chain professionals establish effective systems for evaluating, monitoring, and improving Supplier Performance. As part of our Logistics & Supply Chain Training Courses under the Managementcategory, this programme provides practical knowledge on developing measurable performance frameworks using KPIs, scorecards, supplier audits, and data-driven evaluation methods. Participants will learn how to assess supplier capabilities, identify performance gaps, and strengthen supplier relationships to support organisational goals.
This comprehensive training course also focuses on supplier development strategies that drive continuous improvement and long-term business value. Delegates will explore best practices for performance reviews, corrective action planning, supplier collaboration, and risk management while supporting procurement excellence. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to build transparent supplier evaluation systems that improve quality, reliability, cost efficiency, and supply chain performance.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and importance of Supplier Performance measurement.
Design meaningful KPIs for supplier evaluation.
Develop effective supplier scorecards to monitor performance.
Conduct structured supplier audits to assess compliance and operational capability.
Analyse supplier performance data to support informed procurement decisions.
Create supplier development plans that encourage continuous improvement.
Implement corrective and preventive actions for underperforming suppliers.
Strengthen supplier relationships through performance-based collaboration.
Reduce supply chain risks through proactive supplier monitoring.
Promote procurement excellence through strategic supplier management.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
Procurement Managers
Purchasing Officers
Supply Chain Managers
Supplier Relationship Managers
Vendor Management Professionals
Contract Managers
Logistics Managers
Quality Assurance Professionals
Operations Managers
Professionals responsible for supplier evaluation and development
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Supplier Performance Management
Understanding Supplier Performance principles
Importance of supplier measurement
Supplier lifecycle management
Building strategic supplier partnerships
Module 2: Developing KPIs for Supplier Performance
Selecting relevant KPIs
Measuring quality, cost, delivery, and service
Performance benchmarking techniques
Aligning KPIs with business objectives
Module 3: Designing Supplier Scorecards
Creating effective supplier scorecards
Selecting performance indicators
Weighting and scoring methodologies
Reporting supplier performance results
Module 4: Supplier Audits and Performance Evaluation
Planning and conducting supplier audits
Compliance and capability assessments
Identifying performance gaps
Audit reporting and follow-up actions
Module 5: Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring
Collecting supplier performance data
Performance trend analysis
Dashboard reporting
Using analytics for decision-making
Module 6: Supplier Development Strategies
Creating supplier improvement plans
Coaching and supporting suppliers
Encouraging continuous improvement
Collaborative performance enhancement
Module 7: Corrective Actions and Risk Management
Managing supplier non-conformance
Corrective and preventive action planning
Supplier risk assessment
Escalation and performance recovery
Module 8: Achieving Procurement Excellence
Integrating supplier performance into procurement strategy
Strengthening supplier relationships
Continuous supplier evaluation processes
Driving procurement excellence through performance management