JDCONSULTANCY
Live in Auckland · 1–2 March 2027
The Strategic Procurement Leadership Masterclass
Lift your procurement thinking from the transactional to the strategic in just two days, live in the room with Jonathan Dutton FCIPS. Run more than 60 times in six countries.
Reserve your place
Fill in your details below and add a colleague from your organisation to claim the free second seat. We'll email your invoice and joining instructions.
Built for procurement people ready to lead
Experienced procurement managers, category leads, analysts and the ambitious who want to take a more strategic, proactive approach, or are stepping into a procurement leadership role.
Procurement managers
Move your team from transactional buying to a strategy that stakeholders actually value.
Category leads & analysts
Get the tools, case studies and frameworks to build sharper category and supplier strategies.
Aspiring leaders
Understand the difference between procurement management and procurement leadership.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the two days you will:
- Understand the context and complexity modern strategic procurement has to deliver within
- Tell quickly the difference between procurement leadership and management
- Have a thorough grasp of the essentials and process of a strategic approach
- Be able to start both a spend analysis and a risk analysis
- Manage suppliers and colleagues confidently through a more strategic process
- Use a core range of strategic procurement tools and techniques
Everything you need
On the day and afterwards:
- Two full days, live and in the room with JD
- PDF of the full reference deck (around 700 slides) plus all handouts
- Up to 48 real-world case studies
- Free white-paper reading library of 25 key sources
- Welcome tea and coffee, buffet lunch and refreshments both days
- Certificate of attendance on request
Agenda topics
Content is selected from these topics and blends the latest international thought leadership with established theory and real examples. It is as much a workshop as a course, with group exercises throughout in small mixed groups.
- Procurement leadership today and tomorrow
- Strategic procurement and risk management
- The business case for SRM
- Buying during inflationary times
- Category management: is it really working?
- ESG: making it real
- Goal alignment: the secret to it all?
- Delivering value beyond savings
- What makes strategic procurement strategic?
- Tracking up your inbound supply chain
- Supply chain management and the big question
- Building procurement capability
- Managing downstream contract management drama
- Building competitive advantage from the supply side
Plus two elements you won't find elsewhere: how procurement can align with your marketing strategy, and a look at how sales professionals see buyers.
Jonathan Dutton FCIPS
JD founded JD Consultancy in 2004 after five years as Group Marketing Director at Regus plc. With more than 35 years across procurement, sales and marketing and general management, he talks from experience on both sides of the buyer–seller fence.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, JD tutors CIPS Level 4 to 6 modules with Academy Global and is known for a style that combines humour, empathy and gravitas.
A selection of organisations whose people have attended JDC public courses or in-company programmes since 2013.
What past attendees say
Engaging, enjoyable and informative with real-life, current examples. In my 30+ years as a procurement professional I've attended many courses and workshops. This one ranks up there with the best!
Phil PartridgeProcurement Manager, ElectrixThe course was absolutely fantastic and Jonathan was a breath of fresh air, especially his knowledge and the personal experiences he shared with us. I took away so much from the course.
Arvind MistryPurchasing Co-ordinator, GeneaJD used his industry experience, practical thinking and unique approach to deliver a highly relevant message, one that made us reflect on our current approach and ask the right questions.
Eddy PereiraGM Procurement, Fisher & Paykel HealthcareFrequently asked questions
Anything else? Email [email protected].
When does it run?
Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 March 2027, 9am sharp until around 5pm both days (we often finish a little early).
Who can I bring under the 2-for-1 deal?
Anyone who works for the same organisation as you, ideally in the same area. Most participants take the 2-for-1, but coming on your own is still good value.
How do I pay?
Register on this page and we'll email an invoice. Full payment is needed before the workshop dates.
Where is it?
The Boulevard Room, ground floor, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD. It's a short walk from the Sky Tower, Wynyard Quarter and Britomart.
Is there parking?
The hotel offers valet parking, and Wilson's Viaduct Carpark and other downtown car parks are a short walk away.
Is there a hotel rate for attendees?
Usually yes, subject to availability. Contact the Sofitel directly on +64 9 909 9000 or [email protected] and mention the workshop.
What should I bring?
A notepad and pen. Many people also bring a laptop with Copilot or a similar AI tool for one or two exercises. Free wifi is available at the venue.
Is food included? Can you cater for dietary needs?
Yes. Tea, coffee, water and a buffet lunch are included both days. Let us know any dietary needs when you register and the hotel will look after you.
What's the dress code?
Business casual. Be comfortable for a full day of discussion and group work.
Want this for your whole team?
JD runs bespoke, tailored or off-the-peg programmes for organisations, on your dates and at your chosen venue. Private training can work out considerably cheaper per person per day, and you can book up to a year ahead, even across budget cycles.
Free tools from JD to help you build the internal case for training:
- The business case for procurement training (editable template)
- The benefits of negotiation training (checklist)
- How to craft your own procurement capability uplift programme (white paper)
- The benefits of off-site versus on-premise training
Email [email protected] for a free copy of any of these.
| JDC course | Length | Format | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic procurement | |||
| The Strategic Procurement Leadership MasterclassLive and face to face | 2 days (16 hrs) | Live & F2F | 32 |
| The Strategic Procurement Leadership ProgrammeOnline over three mornings with PASA | 12 contact hours | Online with PASA | 48 |
| The Category Planning applied learning workshop | 2-day workshop & pre-work | Live & F2F | 16 |
| Contracts & suppliers | |||
| The Practical Contract Law Seminar | Half day | Live | 48 |
| Making SRM workIncluding contracts, contract management and the business case for SRM | 1, 2 or 3 days | Live or online | 32 |
| Negotiation | |||
| Negotiation ESSENTIALS interactive role-play workshopWith intermediate, advanced and coaching options | 1 or 2 day versions | Live | 16 |
| Capability & emerging topics | |||
| The 8 Ways Procurement Teams Are Using Gen AI, Now | Half day | Live or online | 48 |
| Intro to Professional Procurement | 1 or 2 days | Live or online | 24 |
| Sustainable Procurement & ESG: making it real | 1 or 2 days | Live or online | 48 |
| AGILE Procurement Explainer Seminar | Half-day versions | Live or online | 16–24+ |
| Bespoke | |||
| Managing the BuyerFor sales managers | 1 or 2 days | Live | 24 |
| Any procurement-related topic, by design | One hour to one year | Live or online | Any |
Two days that change how you lead procurement
Places are limited to 32. Register now and bring a colleague from your organisation free.
Reserve your seatsQuestions? Email [email protected] or call JD on +61 404 452 861
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