Capex Machinery Procurement
Because significant investments demand strategic decisions.
Equip your team to make capital projects count
Buying major machinery isn’t just a purchase, it’s a long-term commitment that affects productivity, safety, spending and strategy.
This course helps your team navigate the complexity of capital procurement with clarity and confidence. From defining requirements to managing risk and structuring contracts, you’ll learn how to maximise value and avoid the common pitfalls that derail projects.
We go beyond cost and compliance, teaching your team how to plan smarter, negotiate stronger, and make decisions that hold up long after the machinery is installed.
What's covered?
- Capex vs Opex
Understand the key differences—why it matters, and what it means for how you plan and buy. - Linking procurement to business goals
Align project outcomes with organisational priorities—so you’re not just buying, you’re building long-term value. - Stakeholder priorities and alignment
Get cross-functional input right from the start—so no one’s blocking the path halfway through. - Total cost of acquisition
Learn how to capture the true cost of ownership—from installation and training to maintenance and downtime risk. - Procurement’s strategic role in capital projects
Position your team as enablers of value, not just purchasers of equipment. - Hidden value levers
Find opportunities beyond price—like financing terms, service agreements, and post-installation support. - Scoping and spec clarity
Avoid scope creep, confusion, and post-purchase surprises with stronger SOWs. - Capex project delivery models
Explore common management approaches and how procurement supports each. - Supplier selection and sourcing
Structure supplier evaluation to suit complex, high-value projects—not just standard RFPs. - Commercial terms and risk allocation
Learn what clauses protect your business and how to set up payment terms that work for both sides. - Supplier engagement and governance
Ensure delivery accountability without micromanagement. - Project and post-project planning
From installation to lifecycle support—what to plan for beyond delivery. - Lessons from real-world failures
What goes wrong in capex procurement—and how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.
Is this course right for you?
This course is built for teams involved in complex, high-value purchasing decisions, particularly those who want to avoid expensive mistakes and deliver long-term value. It’s a great fit for:
- Procurement teams involved in capex or project-based buying
- Engineering, manufacturing, or finance professionals who collaborate on major purchases
- Organisations investing in new equipment, plants or facilities
- Anyone needing a practical framework to plan, procure, and manage machinery investments more effectively
Whether it’s your first big capex project or your fiftieth, this course will sharpen your approach.
Delivery options
In-person workshop
1-day interactive session, delivered on-site or offsite
Live virtual sessions
4 x live, online training modules via Zoom or MS Teams
Always included
Tailored content
Customised to your team’s experience, challenges and sourcing priorities
Follow up options
Optional refreshers and results reviews to keep the learning embedded
What my customers say
The course led me to evaluate our process and think through what we can improve. The course led to a lot of discussion that will help drive change in our organization.
Engineering Director, Mark Anthony Brewing
We came with a specific set of concerns. Martin touched on every concern, with detail, and delicacy.
Procurement Director, Mark Anthony Brewing
Book Capex Machinery Procurement training for your team
If you want to make better decisions on big-ticket purchases, avoid the usual pitfalls, and turn your capital projects into strategic wins, this course is built for you.
Let’s talk about bringing practical, commercial, and confidence-boosting training to your team.