Advanced Procurement Skills

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

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

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

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.