Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the modern principles of the purchasing function
- Utilize best practices in purchasing strategies and processes
- Use all the skills required to be a successful buyer
- Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services
- Learn how best to select and negotiate with suppliers
Target Audience
Junior buyers, intermediate buyers, purchasing department personnel and other personnel from other departments who need to understand the buying function.
Target Competencies
- Procurement innovation and creativity
- Evaluating suppliers
- Market search for better suppliers
- Strategic purchasing operations
- Negotiation with suppliers
- Purchasing ethics
- Adding real value as a buyer