ABC of a buyer
Training objectives
Key benefits of training
Trainees will gain knowledge and tools to better manage logistics and purchasing processes, securing the needs of operations
Participants will be able to more effectively safeguard the company's interests, reduce potential losses and avoid misunderstandings in commercial relationships with suppliers
Participants will be introduced to the philosophy of working in purchasing much more quickly, which will affect their job satisfaction and reduce turnover in the purchasing department
Description of training
The programme for this training has been designed for people who have not previously been exposed to the purchasing department or, more broadly, to supply chain management in a company. Working in purchasing is a combination of human interaction, important procedures and processes and analytical thinking.
If you want a smooth introduction to purchasing processes, then you are welcome to attend this training course. The programme profile is versatile enough to onboard a buyer from the following areas: direct, indirect, services, components, trade.
Key Programme Topics
Discussion of the tasks of purchasing and logistics in the company with emphasis on the division of responsibilities and support for internal business partners. Introduction to working with internal stakeholders.
Formal and legal requirements and the importance of specifications and communication with suppliers during the tender process. Potential conflict situations and ways to resolve disputes.
Discuss the principles of comparing „apples to apples” and the importance of TCO (total cost of ownership) in purchasing decisions. Introduction to negotiating with suppliers.
MSUES 2.0 certification.
FAQ
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Our pricing policy provides discounts for group registrations of a minimum of 4 people. Please contact us directly if you would like to register 4 or more participants for a training course.
The final choice of location depends on the geographical mix of registered participants. Most often, the final location is announced 30 days before the open training date.