London Training For Excellence Purchasing Techniques Negotiation and Cost Reduction London Training For Excellence
Price: AED 17,998
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
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  • Locations: Dubai UAE
  • Duration / Course length: 5 Days

    Course details

    Overview
    In the world today it is not unusual for more than 50% of an organization's revenue to be spent on goodsand services; everything from raw materials to overnight mail. So when the goal is to increase earnings bylowering costs World-class organizations look closely at their purchasing strategies. Success in purchasing is dependent not only on an awareness of the potential opportunities but more importantly and the focus ofthis seminar the knowledgeable implementation of the methods processes and techniques that should beutilized in order to become a leader in obtaining real supply management savings.

    Objective
    By the end of the training programeach participant will be able to:
    Learn to win in negotiations.
    Taught by a consultant with years of actual experience in negotiations with suppliers and buyers as well as an expert in the implementation of cost reduction programs.
    A Fast paced course with group and individual exercises to provide experience with the techniques presented.
    Receive a cost reduction reporting procedure and a template for a purchased material/service strategic plan.

    Who Should Attend
    Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement personnel
    Engineering, Operational, Project, and Maintenance personnel
    All others who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of purchasing tenders, and contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services, and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in theseactivities.

    Course Outlines
    Day 1 - Continuous Improvement in Cost and Productivity
    The Need For Change
    How Do Other Functions View Purchasing
    A Purchasing Savings Model
    Total Cost Of Ownership Models
    Continuous Improvement Skill Sets
    Cost Reduction Initiatives
    Cost Savings Reporting Procedure
    Data Mining
    Establishing A Strategic Focus With The ABC Analysis
    Modern Methods Of Analysing The Spend

    Day 2 - Cost Reduction Opportunities
    User Group Brainstorming Sessions
    Developing Company Purchase Price Index And Comparing To External Indexes
    Understanding Of Supply Marketplace And How Suppliers Price
    Benchmarking
    Process Mapping To Eliminate Low Value Activities
    Developing Purchasing Material/Services Strategic Plans
    Resisting Price Increases
    You Will Never Be Better Than Your Suppliers
    Supplier Performance Measurement
    Cost Saving Methods

    Day 3 - Methods of Price Evaluation
    Price Justification
    Model For Selecting Analysis Methods
    Methods Of Price Analysis
    Competition
    Historical Prices
    How Much Profit Is Fair
    Methods Of Cost Analysis
    Breaking Down The Elements Of Cost
    Developing 'Should Cost' Successful Negotiations
    Our Responsibilities As Agents
    Negotiation Skill Sets
    Steps In Negotiation Preparation

    Day 4 - Methods Of Persuasion
    What Does Win/Win Really Mean?
    Determining The Issues
    Defining Issues For Specific Contract Provisions
    Payment Terms
    Progress Payments
    Warranties
    Spare Parts
    Rating & Valuing Issues
    Standards Of Ethics In Purchasing And Contracting Conduct

    Day 5 - Strengths and Weaknesses
    Evaluating Your Position
    Know Your BATNA
    Analysing The Other Side
    Negotiation Objectives Diagram
    Negotiations Planning Forms
    Prepare The Negotiation Team
    Tips For The Actual Negotiation
    Participants will negotiate model cases and discuss the results to provide an opportunity for hands on experience.

    Updated on 05 August, 2024

    Job roles this course is suitable for:

    Contracts , Purchasing , Procurement , personnel , Engineer

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