Are you a procurement professional, looking to level up?

We are New Zealand's best known practical Procurement Training Organisation.

Through our inspiring two-day Clever Buying Course and our well-structured coaching programme, we certify almost all NZ Public Sector Procurement Graduates.

Who is Clever Buying?

We are internationally recognised leaders in best practice procurement. Our experienced team trains procurement in the best of leading-edge procurement theory and practices through our popular Clever Buying courses.

What our customers are saying

I found this qualification much more useful and interesting than what I anticipated. The live sessions were amazing and provided the best value, but I also learned that a good Procurement Plan is the most important document and is key for a smooth and straightforward procurement process. Thank you, Clever Buying team!

Waka Kotahi newly graduated Qualified Tender Evaluator

Best two-day training course I have ever attended. It was interesting, relevant and kept my attention for the whole course.

I gained extensive, useful knowledge about all aspects of procurement. As a Consultant, it really made me think more from a tenderers perspective and highlighted some of the shortcomings we commonly see in RFX documentation.

Consultant - Qualified Procurement Professional

Thank you for an enlightening and challenging course. Perhaps you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.  I found the course to be really relevant, and I think that we will be changing the way that we will do our process from now on…. particularly with respect to changing our evaluation methodology to being more fit for purpose.

Procurement Manager

The course is well-designed and structured thus it is really easy to be picked up by the project or procurement managers who may have different levels of understanding of the rules, guidelines, and procedures and so on. In addition, the way you deliver the course is very professional and memorable, but most importantly it has lots of fun stuff that makes the learning enjoyable and interesting.

Procurement Graduate

Just wanted to say that you were a hit yesterday, thank you. The team are raving about you today! I just sent an e-mail out thanking them for their participation etc. and WOW, all have said the course was excellent and learning heaps and relevant for their requirements!

Auckland Transport

I have found this course very useful in many aspects. Even though I have had many years of experience in procurement, I found the course has helped me a lot in terms of obtaining the industrial knowledge, improving the practical skills, and applying the right techniques to the right jobs.

Tender Evaluator - Local Government
Upcoming Courses

Clever Buying Procurement Training

9-10 November
Places available
TBC - possibly late 2026
Places available
Next course planned October/ November
Places available
Your time and venue
Places available
Host a course at your convenience - Minimum 10 students

Future courses also available, for more details email training@cleverbuying.com

Short Courses

Who is Clever Buying?

We are internationally recognised leaders in best practice procurement. Our experienced team trains procurement in the best of leading-edge procurement theory and practices through our popular Clever Buying courses.

What our customers are saying

I found this qualification much more useful and interesting than what I anticipated. The live sessions were amazing and provided the best value, but I also learned that a good Procurement Plan is the most important document and is key for a smooth and straightforward procurement process. Thank you, Clever Buying team!

Waka Kotahi newly graduated Qualified Tender Evaluator

Best two-day training course I have ever attended. It was interesting, relevant and kept my attention for the whole course.

I gained extensive, useful knowledge about all aspects of procurement. As a Consultant, it really made me think more from a tenderers perspective and highlighted some of the shortcomings we commonly see in RFX documentation.

Consultant - Qualified Procurement Professional

Thank you for an enlightening and challenging course. Perhaps you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.  I found the course to be really relevant, and I think that we will be changing the way that we will do our process from now on…. particularly with respect to changing our evaluation methodology to being more fit for purpose.

Procurement Manager

The course is well-designed and structured thus it is really easy to be picked up by the project or procurement managers who may have different levels of understanding of the rules, guidelines, and procedures and so on. In addition, the way you deliver the course is very professional and memorable, but most importantly it has lots of fun stuff that makes the learning enjoyable and interesting.

Procurement Graduate

Just wanted to say that you were a hit yesterday, thank you. The team are raving about you today! I just sent an e-mail out thanking them for their participation etc. and WOW, all have said the course was excellent and learning heaps and relevant for their requirements!

Auckland Transport

I have found this course very useful in many aspects. Even though I have had many years of experience in procurement, I found the course has helped me a lot in terms of obtaining the industrial knowledge, improving the practical skills, and applying the right techniques to the right jobs.

Tender Evaluator - Local Government
Upcoming Courses

Clever Buying Procurement Training

9-10 November
Places available
TBC - possibly late 2026
Places available
Next course planned October/ November
Places available
Your time and venue
Places available
Host a course at your convenience - Minimum 10 students

Future courses also available, for more details email training@cleverbuying.com

Short Courses

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We are proud to work alongside

Organisations we work with


Local Councils

Porirua City Council

Waipa District Council

Hauraki District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council

Central Hawkes’ Bay District Council

Tasman District Council

Dunedin City Council

Masterton District Council

Hastings District Council

Gisborne District Council

Nelson City Council

Whangarei City Council

Clutha District Council

Waitaki District Council

MacKenzie District Council

Hurunui District Council

Waitomo District Council

Kapiti Coast District Council

Carterton District Council

Wellington City Council

Rotorua District Council

South Waikato District Council

Hamilton City Council

Kaipara District Council


Regional Councils

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Otago Regional Council

Waikato Regional Council

Western Bay of Plenty Regional Council


Council-Owned and Government-Owned Organisations

Auckland Transport (CCO)

Watercare (CCO)

Urban Plus (CCO)

KiwiRail (SOE)

NZ Transport Agency

Ministry for the Environment

MBIE Procurement Capability Team

Education Review Office

Northland Health

NZ Blood


Consultancies

WSP

Jacobs

Aurecon

Stantec

Gray Matter

Titus Consulting

Zeal Advisory

Co-Lab

Tactical Group

Navig8

Moshcon

Tend Tree Consultancy

Tohunga Transport Advisory


Private Sector Companies

Roadmaster

C3

Southern Cross Healthcare

Maxion Building Services

Seipp Construction

Pinnacles Civil

Puna Awarua


Educational Institutions

Auckland University

New Zealand Estimating and Surveying (NZES)