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Introduction to Purchasing Course

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Cost:£910 + VAT
  • Ref:PUR

Manage supplier relationships for profitable purchasing decisions with our two day purchasing course

Cost £910.00 Duration 2 days Code PUR

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Who is it for

Those newly appointed to a purchasing role, or purchasing executives and buyers who wish to learn best practice. This course would also be useful for salespeople who want to gain a full understanding of the purchasing function.

What is it about

There are immediate financial rewards to be had from making the right purchasing decision. This course provides a complete overview of the purchasing role and how it fits within the wider organisation. It will equip you with practical techniques and knowledge, including topics such as tendering, negotiations and contract law, to make best value purchasing decisions every time.


Course Overview

  • The role of purchasing
    • Value for money versus price
    • Criteria for purchase
    • Working with other departments
  • The purchasing cycle
    • Product or service assessment
    • Performance measurement
    • Economic quantities
    • The nature of subcontracting
    • Purchasing services or products: is there a difference?
    • Stock control
    • Tendering
  • Managing the supplier relationship
    • Understand the methods of the salesperson
    • Source the right supplier
    • Negotiate for the best offer
    • Handle objections and close effectively
    • Write contracts and learn the basics of contract law
    • Understand and use purchasing ethics
    • Develop effective relationships for future business

What will I get out of it?

  • Confidence to negotiate with suppliers for a win-win situation
  • Guidelines on how to drive costs down and quality up, for a best value purchasing solution
  • Systems for efficient buying practice

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This course is accredited for CPD

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