International Procurement
Tuesday 12th May 2026, 9.00am - 4.30pm, Newtown
A one-day day course
Intended for purchasing personnel who wish to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities of international trade but
also to effectively manage the many complexities of international procurement.
Outcomes
This course covers the added challenges of buying globally. Attendees will learn how to manage currency and payment,
understand customs and import procedures and be able to ensure the enforceability of the buyer’s requirements across differing
legal systems. The necessity for uniformity of understanding and interpretation of contractual obligations between the buyer
and seller is emphasised together with practical methods of achieving these key requirements. ICC Incoterms® 2020 and the post
Brexit customs arrangements are also covered
Course Content
Opportunities & Challenges- The Added Risks of International Sourcing / International Procurement Strategy / Sourcing & Evaluation of Overseas Suppliers / Communication / Distance / Dealing with Cultural & Ethical Issues / Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Factors / Role of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) / Brexit and Third Country Status.
The Enquiry Package - Getting Uniformity of Interpretation & Understanding /Product Specification / Documentation / CE Marking / UKCA Marking / Packing & Labelling / Incoterms & Shipment.
Legal Complexities of International Trade - Differing Legal Systems / Conflict of Laws / International Sale of Goods Convention / ICC Model Contracts / Challenges of Enforcement & Jurisdiction / Hague and Lugano Conventions / Rome I Regulations / Using International Commercial Arbitration for Dispute Resolution.
Currency & Payment - Handling Currency Fluctuations / Risk & Speculation / Currency Options / Forward Exchange Contracts / Open Account / International Money Transfer / Bills of Exchange / Documentary Credits (Letters of Credit) / Protecting Payments / Advanced Payment Guarantees.
Incoterms® 2020 - ICC Incoterms® 2020 / When does Risk & Cost Pass? / Critical Points / Insurance & Compensation for Loss or Damage / Selecting the Correct Term / Common Misconceptions.
Documentation - Bill of Lading / FIATA Multi Modal Bill / Truck Waybill / Air Waybill / Commercial Invoice / Certificate of Insurance /Certificate of Origin / Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate / Effect of the Transportation Conventions.
Overview of Import and Custom Procedures - HM Revenue & Customs / Post Brexit Arrangements / Import Declarations / UK Global Tariff (UKGT) /Classification & Commodity Codes / Customs Procedure Codes (CPC) / Import Licences / Import Duty / Valuation of Imports / Additional Duties / Excise Duty / Safeguarding Duty / Anti-Dumping Duty / Countervailing Duty / Relief from Duty / Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) / Tariff Quotas / Inward Processing (IP) / Outward Processing (OP) / Authorised Use / Airworthiness Scheme / Rules of Origin / Simplified/Accelerated Procedures at Import.
Duration: 1 Day
Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 8.30am - 4.45pm
Cost: Free to Attend -Digital & Employment skills bitesize training fully funded by Welsh Government
Venue: Newtown
Book your places below or Tel: 01686 628778
Course Delivery: This course will be delivered by Bob Edwards of Purchasing Management Services, Prior to joining PMS, Bob has enjoyed a long career of 30 years dedicated to various roles within the supply chain. Having started out in public sector operational procurement and then moving to manufacturing logistics & procurement in the automotive & agrochemical industries. Bob has held positions across all levels of materials management and procurement.
Book online using the booking form below, call 01686 628778 or email sam@mwmg.org
If there are no spots available and you wish to be added to the reserve list in case of cancellation please email sam@mwmg.org