The fundamental aim of this purchasing management and cost-saving techniques training program is to provide guidance, and training to participants in the critical function of departmental cost saving and purchasing. The training program outline is up to date and pertinent to marketplace requirements, thus catering well to all analytical prediction of training needs in the specified area.
Managing the purchasing department of the 21st Century is not an easy task at all. Today’s global economy makes the purchasing function more and more complicated. In this course, we will explore how to manage the various suppliers that are located thousands and thousands of kilometers from your plant while achieving real cost savings instead of funny money. Furthermore, we will discover how the purchasing department fits in the total function of the supply chain operations. Lastly, we will cover how the purchasing department should be appropriately managed to achieve all of its KPIs.
A customized proposal can also be arranged, to suit the training requirement of your team.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO
By the end of this purchasing management and cost-saving techniques training, participants will be able to:
Define the strategic role of the purchasing department
Perform accurate supplier evaluation
Develop effective negotiation strategies with all suppliers
Identify the importance of value analysis to purchasing
Evaluate the performance of the office using proper Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Improve the efficiency of the purchasing function
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
Participants who fully attend this course and complete the test on the last day will receive a Strategic Axis Professional Certificate (SAPC). SAPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.
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