Effective Purchasing Skills
7th December , 9.00am - 4.30pm, Crickhowell
Workshop Objectives
A ONE-DAY course aimed at personnel new to purchasing, with limited experience or those who with to learn more, 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.
RFQ’s/Purchase Orders
Best Practice Process / The Essential Elements for Request for Quotation & Invitation to Tender Documents / Quotation Analysis / The Importance of the Purchase Order / Sources of Information for Finding Suppliers / Basic Quotation Analysis, What to Watch Out For!
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: Thursday 7th December 2023
Cost: Free to Attend
Venue: Crickhowell
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. Specifically:-
Kent Fire Service (Purchasing Officer)
Intier Automotive (Senior Buyer. Materials Analyst. Logistics Team Leader)
Magna Inc (UK Purchasing Manager)
Nufarm UK (Head of UK Purchasing)
Dowle VES (Commercial Manager & Head of Logistics)
Through the supply chain Bob has gained a wealth of experience and understanding in many types of manufacturing processes, for example plastics, metal fabrications, chemical, electrical, tooling & robotics. Bob is especially strong in the areas of mathematical and analytical competences of forecasting and cost modelling and presents these aspects with particular skill and enthusiasm.
Book online using the booking form below, call 01686 628778 or email sam@mwmg.org