Purchasing Training

Course details

The aim of our Purchasing training course is to give the participant an understanding of the principles of purchasing including supplier relationship management. It will take into account your company-specific circumstances, explore how to add value to your organisation and outline appropriate processes for your industry.

Who Should Attend?

• This course is for Managers and Supervisors with responsibility for purchasing goods and stock for a company.

Course Objectives:

• At the end of this course you will be confident in;
• Developing relationships with suppliers.
• Applying the principles of Purchasing.
• Identifying the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Understanding the importance of standardisation with products and procedures.

Course Programme:

• Negotiating and managing purchase and supply relationships.
• Sources of supply.
• International sourcing.
• Purchasing Contracts & Pricing principles.
• Create purchase orders.
• Analysis of Supplier performance.

Training Methods:

• Classroom based power-point presentation & interactive discussion.
• There will also be course hand-outs & group exercises.

Additional Information:

• Maximum of 12 participants.
• Certificate of Competence will be issued to all learners who attend this course.
• Price on application. We can also offer group discounts.