Procurement / Vendor Management

Overview

This course focuses on ensuring all AI supply chain contracts and vendor relationships meet EU AI Act Article 28 requirements. Participants will learn how to manage third-party risks effectively and embed compliance into procurement and vendor oversight processes.

What You Will Learn

• Identify when Article 28 supply chain obligations apply
• Write and negotiate mandatory contractual clauses for AI vendors
• Perform targeted AI vendor risk assessments
• Obtain, review, and verify vendor compliance evidence and documentation

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for Procurement Specialists, Vendor Managers, Supplier Relationship Managers, Compliance Officers, Legal professionals, and anyone involved in sourcing or managing AI technologies and services.

Course Format

AI Assurance E-Learning Platform - Self-paced online. Detailed.

Key Benefits

• Ability to build AI-compliant supply chain contracts
• Structured approach to vendor risk assessment and assurance
• Skills to enforce Article 28 obligations across the supply chain
• Confidence in mitigating third-party AI compliance risks

Body of Knowledge - Mapped to Standards and Regulations

• Article 28 Supply Chain Obligations (when suppliers are in scope, EU AI Act Article 28)
• Mandatory Contract Clauses (audit rights, documentation, change notification, Article 28(3))
• Vendor Risk Assessment (AI-specific risks from suppliers, prEN 18228 Clause 5)
• Assurance from Vendors (evidence requirements, Annex IV)

Key Takeaways

• Understanding of the Procurement / Vendor Management Specialist role and responsibilities
• Core knowledge and practical skills in AI vendor compliance
• Clarity on risk and control responsibilities
• Awareness of key duties and performance indicators for the role

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.