Course Outline

Introduction to AI in Procurement for Government

  • What is Generative AI? Definitions and Capabilities
  • Overview of Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot
  • How Procurement Teams are Using AI Today

Crafting Effective Prompts for Procurement Use Cases

  • Principles of Prompt Clarity and Structure
  • Common Errors in Prompt Design and How to Avoid Them
  • Prompt Templates for Sourcing, RFQs, and Supplier Engagement

AI in Procurement Operations

  • AI for Tender Creation, Supplier Scouting, and Market Research
  • Generating and Reviewing Contract Clauses with AI
  • Use of AI in Spend Analysis and Supplier Performance Tracking

Data Protection and Confidentiality in AI Use for Government

  • What Happens to Your Procurement Data in AI Tools?
  • Managing Sensitive and Confidential Information Securely
  • Ensuring Data Relevance, Accuracy, and Verifiability

AI for Decision Support and Risk Evaluation

  • Reading and Validating AI-Generated Risk Scores and Reports
  • AI in Supplier Risk Assessment and Predictive Analytics
  • Examples from Categories Like IT, GRE/IFM, HR, Marketing

Ethics and Risk Awareness in AI-Driven Procurement for Government

  • Limitations of Generative AI: Bias, Hallucination, Misuse
  • Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Procurement Workflows
  • Building Responsible AI Usage Policies Internally

Driving AI Adoption in Procurement Teams for Government

  • AI as an Enabler, Not a Replacement
  • Overcoming Resistance and Building Trust in AI Outputs
  • Internal Change Management Strategies and Pilot Project Ideas

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management for government
  • Familiarity with standard procurement processes and terminology used in the public sector
  • No prior background in artificial intelligence or data science is required

Audience

  • Category managers, including Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors within government agencies
  • Operational and tactical sourcing professionals working in the public sector
  • Procurement and contract management teams for government entities
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