Effective Purchasing Skills
29th October , 9.00am - 4.30pm, Newtown
Workshop Objectives
A ONE-DAY course aimed at 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 purchasing 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
Outcomes
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 more robust agreements with their suppliers.
Course Content
Key Objectives of the Buyer
Potential Profit Contribution of the Purchasing Function / What the Professional Buyer Needs / Job Knowledge / Personal Skills.
The Enquiry Process
Best Practice Process / The Essential Elements for Request for Quotation & Invitation to Tender Documents / Finding Suppliers - Sourcing Tools/ Quotation Analysis - What to look out for/ The Importance of the Purchase Order.
Negotiation
Key Phases / Preparation / Opening / Debating / Moving / Agreeing / Closing / Reviewing / Negotiation Techniques / Strategy / Behaviour.
Introduction to Legal Aspects
Background to the Law Affecting Purchasing / the Essential Requirements of a Valid Contract / Offer and Acceptance / Breach / Remedies for Breach of Contract / Transfer of Ownership and Risk / Sale of Goods Legislation / Brexit.
Case Studies & Team Exercises
These are used throughout the course to illustrate the practical applications of the various principles and techniques discussed.
Duration: 1 Day
Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Cost: Free to Attend if you live or work in Powys
Venue: Newtown
Book your places below or Tel: 01686 628778
Course Delivery: This course will be delivered by Gareth Roden of Purchasing Management Services, Gareth presents training courses at venues around the UK and internationally across all business sectors and has trained delegates from such high-profile organisations as Apple, Sony, Lotus Sports Cars, Toyota, Virgin East Coast, BAE Systems, Nestlé, Rolls Royce and the London Underground. Gareth has been with PMS for 20 years and his hands-on experience and dynamic presentation style have made him a very popular and highly respected presenter.
Book online using the booking form below, call 01686 628778 or email sam@mwmg.org
