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Advanced Procurement Skills

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Advanced Procurement Skills

Enhancing Procurement for Peak Performance in the 21st Century

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
02-06 Jun 2025Istanbul - Turkey$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
21-25 Jul 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
26-30 Jan 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
01-05 Jun 2026Istanbul - Turkey$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
28 Sep-02 Oct 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
10-14 Nov 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Jan 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
09-13 Nov 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

This Advanced Procurement Skills training course is designed to enhance the abilities of Procurement Professionals and Buyers within organizations. It explores the strategic role of procurement across departments, utilizing key concepts and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of the procurement function and drive cost reductions throughout the supply chain.

It is essential for Procurement to consistently provide value to the organization by delivering products and services that contribute to its overall success. This course is crucial for Purchasing professionals, equipping them with practical, actionable plans to implement significant cost savings upon returning to their organization.

This training course will feature:

  • Review critical supply strategies
  • Enhance skills required for good supplier relationships
  • Appraise business continuity and contingency planning for procurement
  • Study different approaches in negotiations
  • Learn how to rate a supplier

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop critical supply strategies
  • Apply the concepts of total cost of ownership
  • Develop skills required for effective supplier relationships
  • Learn how to create rapport, build trust and establish credibility in a work group
  • Practise successful negotiations

Designed for

This Advanced Procurement Skills training course is intended for a variety of professionals who have an experience of purchasing within organisations.  It is also aimed at those who are in the supply chain requiring an understanding of procurement, such as finance and logistics professionals.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Procurement Personnel
  • Contracts and Project Personnel
  • Engineering, Operational and Maintenance personnel
  • Individuals involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of purchases that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment and services
  • Individuals who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in purchasing activities

Learning Methods

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes a comprehensive manual, class discussion and examination of delegates’ problems, videos.

The Course Outline

Day One: Purchasing Versus Procurement
  • Procurement and its contribution to the organisation
  • The Supply Chain
  • PESTEL analysis 
  • Purchasing Organisations
  • The Procurement Cycle
  • Sustainability in supply
Day Two: Supplier Management
  • Supplier Relationship management 
  • Supplier Evaluation Criteria
  • Appropriate Supplier Methodologies
  • Total Cost Approach
  • How to be a Good Customer
  • Shrinking the Supplier Base
Day Three: Communication and Change
  • Communication techniques of verbal, non-verbal and written
  • Methods of communication lead to more productive work and minimize stress
  • RISK Management 
  • Recognizing response to and perceptions of change
Day Four: Negotiation Techniques
  • Understanding ourselves 
  • Developing Active Listening Skills
  • Moving to the win win outcome 
  • Understanding the other Negotiator’s Power
  • Develop responses to contract issues
Day Five: Managing Procurement Talent
  • Attract and Retain Supply Management Talent
  • Supplier Measurement
  • Contract Management
  • Action Planning

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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