Introduction to Effective Purchasing Training Course

Description

For personnel new to purchasing or with limited experience, this course enables them to hit the ground running and make an immediate contribution. The course equips attendees with the fundamental skills and knowledge to transform them from simply being order placers into more professional and productive members of the business team.

The course is also ideal for non-buying personnel who interface with the purchasing function or for those who have delegated responsibility for buying goods and services.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the contribution professional purchasing can make to an organisation. They will learn how to manage the enquiry process, negotiate prices, terms and conditions and make robust agreements with their suppliers. The importance of professional conduct in commercial relationships and the necessity of compliance with efficient procurement processes are also emphasised.

Sony, Virgin, Mitsubishi, Quorn Foods, BAE Systems and Eurotunnel are just some of the businesses that have benefitted from this training course.

Topics covered :-

Key Objectives of the Buyer / Contribution of the Purchasing Function to Profitability / Developing Professionalism / The Purchasing Cycle / Best Practice / RFQ's and Invitations to Tender / Supplier Selection and Approval / Sourcing Tools / Order Placement / 'E-procurement' / Total Acquisition Cost / Cost Analysis / Getting Quality and On-Time Delivery / Buying from Overseas / Customs / ICC Incoterms 2020 / Valuation for Customs / Ethics, Equality and Transparency / Negotiation Preparation and Techniques / Contract Law / Managing the 'Battle of the Forms' / Recovery Losses / Damages / Sale of Goods and Services Legislation.