An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement
Learn How to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Procurement to Minimize Risks
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INTRODUCTION
Procurement fraud and bribery represent significant global challenges, resulting in substantial financial losses and reputational damage for both public and private sector organizations. The Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Course by EuroMaTech is designed to equip managers, procurement officers, and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities and unethical practices across procurement operations.
This Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Training takes a practical approach to understanding how procurement systems can be exploited and how to build strong internal controls that protect the organization. Participants will explore how bribery, collusion, and fraudulent tendering occur, as well as the legal and governance frameworks that regulate procurement conduct internationally.
Delegates will gain the ability to establish robust anti-fraud and anti-bribery management systems that comply with global regulations such as the UK Bribery Act and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). They will also learn to identify red flags, strengthen risk assessments, and apply strategies to fraud-proof their procurement processes.
Key highlights in Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Training:
- Understanding motivations and methods behind procurement fraud and bribery
- Implementing effective anti-fraud and anti-bribery controls
- Developing strong ethical and compliance cultures
- Building systems to detect, report, and mitigate procurement risks
- Applying international best practices to safeguard organizational integrity
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the mechanisms, motivations, and warning signs of procurement fraud and bribery
- Apply international laws and standards related to anti-fraud and anti-corruption compliance
- Build multiple layers of defense to prevent and detect fraudulent activities
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective anti-bribery management system
- Strengthen governance frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability
- Assess current procurement controls and recommend improvements where necessary
- Promote a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the procurement function
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of fraud prevention and governance in procurement operations, including:
- Procurement and Purchasing Managers
- Contracting and Tendering Officers
- Finance, Audit, and Compliance Professionals
- Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
- Legal Advisors and Risk Managers
- Department Heads and Senior Executives Responsible for Governance
- Professionals involved in developing anti-bribery or anti-fraud frameworks
This training is suitable for both public and private sector professionals responsible for managing procurement integrity and regulatory compliance.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Training utilizes a dynamic and interactive learning approach that integrates expert-led presentations, group discussions, and case studies drawn from real-world fraud and bribery incidents.
Delegates will analyze examples of procurement fraud, explore practical detection methods, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. Video materials and workshops will encourage active participation, allowing attendees to apply lessons learned directly to their organizational context. The course promotes open discussion, enabling participants to benchmark their current practices against international anti-fraud and anti-bribery standards.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Course by EuroMaTech provides comprehensive coverage of essential concepts, frameworks, and best practices for identifying, managing, and mitigating procurement-related risks.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of fraud mechanisms, legal compliance obligations, and organizational safeguards designed to ensure procurement transparency and integrity. The course also focuses on empowering managers and professionals to create strong ethical cultures, validate existing controls, and design enhanced anti-bribery and anti-fraud systems tailored to their organizational needs.
By the end of this Combating Risk & Fraud in Procurement Training, delegates will have the confidence and competence to strengthen their procurement systems, promote compliance, and effectively combat fraudulent and unethical practices within their organizations.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Understanding the Context and Motivations behind Procurement Fraud and Bribery
- Defining Procurement Fraud and Bribery
- Understanding the Motivations of Individuals and Organisations That Engage in Fraud and Bribery
- Assess the Costs to The Organisation and the Individual of Undetected Fraud and Bribery
- Recognising the Role of Everyone in the Organisation with Regard to Fraud and Bribery
- Public and Private Sector Responsibilities
Day 2: Implementing Effective Anti-Fraud Controls
- Developing Effective and Proportionate Procedures
- Training Personnel and Suppliers Who May Encounter Procurement Fraud
- Communicating Policy to All Levels in the Organisation
- Securing the Supply Chain at All Stages Including Initiation, Storage, Transportation, Loading and Unloading, Handovers with Other Organisations and Shipping and Clearance Documentation
- Monitoring the Stages in Procurement from Pre-Qualification to Use
- Achieving Due Diligence
Day 3: Building Effective Barriers to Procurement Fraud
- Increasing Individuals and the Organisation’s Awareness of Fraud Risk
- Training Staff to Identify and Signal and Suspicion of Procurement Fraud
- Monitoring of Documentation and Internal Audit as a Control and a Signal of the Organisation’s Attitude to Fraud
- Assessing Staff and Their Vulnerability to Fraud
- Creating Effective Procedures and Monitoring These Procedures
- Creating Internal Barriers to Collusion and Cooperation that May Facilitate Corrupt Practices
- Auditing Suppliers and Associated Organisations for Procurement Fraud
- Analysing Data and Activities in Order to Flag Suspicions of Fraud
Day 4: Bribery Proofing the Organisation – Tools, Techniques and Approaches
- Planning the Bribery-Proof Organisation
- Developing Anti-Bribery Policy and Gaining Commitment from All Levels of the Organisation
- Communicating the Policies
- Enforcing Compliance of Organisational Anti-Bribery Rules and Procedures
- Achieving Due Diligence with Controlled Organisations and Business Associates
- Monitoring and Reviewing the Anti-Bribery Management System.
- Audit and Top Management Review – Continuously Improving the System
Day 5: Understanding the International Law, Conventions and Approaches To Anti-Bribery And Anti-Fraud Activities
- The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption
- The UK Bribery Act 2010 – Bribing Another Person; Bribing a Foreign Official; Consequences of Failing to Prevent Bribery
- The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 – Provisions and Scope; Enforcement; Persons Subject to the Act
- Avoiding Becoming Entangled Innocently in Foreign Bribery and Anti-Fraud Situations
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The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
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