Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of interactive learning methods such as group discussions, videos, team exercises, individual exercises, case studies and questionnaires.

Course Objectives

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

• Apply the modern principles of the purchasing function
• Utilize the 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
• Describe how best to select suppliers
• Determine transportation and packaging requirements
• Explain how to shorten total lead time to speed up the purchasing cycle

Target Audience

Junior buyers, intermediate buyers, purchasing department personnel and other personnel from other departments who need to understand the buying function.

Target Competencies

• Purchasing methods
• Supplier communication
• Writing purchase orders
• Logistics methods
• Sourcing of materials
• Negotiation