open - (Page 75) Purchasing & Supply Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Expenditure on purchasing and supply chain activities often consumes significant amounts of the company income and needs to be controlled effectively to minimise waste and maximise savings. This programme is very practical and comprehensive, and developes basic skills with a view to improving effectiveness across the wide spectrum of purchasing activities. Relationships with other functions 9 internal customers, finance, sales and marketing E-procurement 9 examining the process and products which lend themselves to e-procurement 9 identifying best practice 9 suppliers’ pressure points Sourcing supplies 9 locating and assessing potential vendors 9 selection of competent suppliers Relationships with suppliers 9 partnership 9 ethical considerations Planning and organisation Communicating with internal and external stakeholders Developing your own action plan Who can benefit? Those who are new to the function or have not had formal training. Objectives By the end of the programme participants will be able to: 9 explain the fundamentals of good buying practice 9 identify opportunities for saving money 9 communicate effectively with those involved both inside and outside the organisation 9 operate competently in all primary aspects of the role Manchester London Feb 13-14 PROGRAMME Role of purchasing within the organisation 9 what effective buying can do for the company and its customers 9 profit making opportunities Objectives of purchasing 9 quality, quantity, delivery, controlling vendors, price Nov 4-5 Ref: PS1 Short e-course title Purchasing 2 days £398 + VAT Code AC89 Fee £24.99 Negotiation Skills Toolkit for Buyers Many organisations spend significant amounts of their inome on the supply of goods and services, and savings in this activity - achieved through effective negotiation - can have considerable impact on the profitability and competitiveness of the business. Objectives By the end of the programme participants will be able to: 9 explain the principles and objectives of negotiation 9 demonstrate improved negotiation skills 9 plan for successful negotiation with both internal colleagues and vendors 9 develop a negotiation strategy 9 trade concessions effectively 9 control the negotiation process Manchester Aug 6-7 London Mar 18-19 Ref: PS3 2 days £398 + VAT Blend your learning experience with the following short e-courses Short e-course title Negotiating Skills Code Fee AC104 £24.99 © Cegos UK 2008 75
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