Introduction To The Purchasing Function

Introduction To The Purchasing Function
'Adding Value To Gain Competitive Advantage'

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those who are either newly appointed buyers, or purchasing professionals. Experienced Buyers, Purchasing Agents, Purchasing Managers and Supervisors in small to medium organizations will also benefit as they will add the latest procurement basics to their established skills. Attendance is also beneficial for those in smaller organizations who carry out as part of their primary job function some purchasing tasks, and who require a basic understanding of actual benefits that good purchasing practices can bring to their organizations.

About the Programme
In our private lives, we all buy goods and services every day. However, business to business buying transactions for the procurement professional are very different. This course helps you understand the procurement role and objectives. It features the sourcing of suppliers, supplier appraisals and ratings, and builds recognition of price versus cost, and covers the detailed areas of the purchasing cycle. The course will be a blend of tutorial input and practical exercises intended to provide the participants with a greater knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the role of the buyer within an organization.

Course Objectives

Gain a general understanding of the entire purchasing process
A review of the procurement role and recent changes to this role within the business environment
Increase knowledge about 'value-added purchasing' expertise and effectiveness
The importance of aligning procurement with the business objectives
Develop skills that will maximise your purchasing effectiveness
Master 'value-added purchasing', and make purchases consistent with your organization’s customer satisfaction strategies
Understand the product life cycle and best practice approach
Be better able to develop productive supply management strategies

What You Will Gain

An understanding of how purchasing works with all functional areas, helping to contribute to a competitive advantage and added value to your organization.
Recognise the pitfalls of not procuring the very best value for the organization
Return to your job with a new sense of understanding of the purchasing cycle

Programme Contents
DAY ONE

The Role Of Purchasing Within An Organization
The Objectives Of Purchasing
Understanding The Buying Process
Understanding Price & Cost
What Is A Contract?
Purchasing Procedures
Methods Of Buying
Sourcing Of Goods & Services

DAY TWO

Supplier Appraisal & Vendor Rating
Environmental & Sustainability Issues
Quotations & Tenders
Preparation Of A Specification
Terms & Conditions Of Contract

2 Days - Non-Residential
Location: Dubai

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 5th October » 6th October, 2008
Brochure Price: Dhs 3160.00
Online Price: Dhs 3,002.00 (Save 5% Online)

Before the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Pre-Course Briefing Form to determine their individual objectives for attending the course. These objectives will be used by the tutor to give on-target training that is focused on the individual delegates.

At the end of the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Personal Development Plan that can be used as part of future appraisals and that will also be an important tool for management reference.

Total investment includes - Training Materials, Lunch & Refreshments.

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Introduction To The Purchasing Function 'Adding Value To Gain Competitive Advantage'

Introduction To The Purchasing Function
'Adding Value To Gain Competitive Advantage'