Why Attend
Managing the purchasing department of the 21st Century is not an easy task. Today’s global economy makes the purchasing function increasingly complicated. In this course, we will explore how to manage the various suppliers that may be located thousands of kilometers from your plant while achieving real cost savings. Furthermore, we will discover how the purchasing department fits in the overall function of the supply chain operation. Lastly, we will cover how the purchasing department should be managed properly to achieve all of its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Course Methodology
This course uses a mixture of interactive learning tools such as round table discussions, role-playing, case studies, individual and team exercises.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the strategic role of the purchasing department
- Perform accurate supplier evaluation
- Develop effective negotiation strategies with all suppliers
- Explain the importance of value analysis to purchasing
- Evaluate the performance of the department using proper Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Improve the efficiency of the purchasing department
Target Audience
Buyers, senior buyers, purchasing supervisors, purchasing managers and all other personnel who need to understand the purchasing function.
Target Competencies
- Strategic purchasing operations
- Item value analysis
- Departmental management
- Negotiation
- Purchasing ethics
- Supplier evaluation
Location:
South AfricaTraining Dates:
Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.Course Duration:
Unit Standard:
NQF Level:
Number of Credits:
Course Fees
Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.How to Apply:
To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.zaNB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds
1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.
1.2. Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or any other agreed-upon method.
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2. Cancellation and Refund Policy
2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.
2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.
2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.
2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.
3. Rescheduling
3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.
3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.
4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer
4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.
4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.
4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.
5. Refund Processing
5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.
5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.
6. Contact Information
For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:
Email:
Phone: +27 73 016 5042
By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.
Course Outline
- The strategic function of purchasing
- The link between the purchasing function and organizational strategy
- Creating a purchasing mission statement
- Matching the purchasing mission with the company’s mission
- Writing the department’s objectives
- Balancing quality, service, and price
- Things purchasing should strive for
- Type O purchasing manager
- Type S purchasing manager
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Power in negotiation
- Planning for negotiation
- The 13 powers of negotiation
- Achieving the right agreements with suppliers
- Factors used to evaluate suppliers on total performance
- Ways of promoting good supplier relations
- Creating suppliers as good partners
- Choosing the right suppliers
- Value analysis
- 16 key strategic questions to ask
- Applying the 16 strategic questions
- How these 16 questions will reduce total cost
- Optimizing purchasing productivity
- Adding value as a purchasing manager
- The 21st-century purchasing manager
- From pushing papers to strategic thinking
- Managing and evaluating the department performance
- Centralization versus decentralization
- Reasons for departmental performance appraisal
- Managing other buyers
- Management by objectives
- Continuous development for the buyers
- Key Performance Indicators for purchasing
- Choosing the right KPIs for purchasing
- The right number of departmental KPIs
- Improving purchasing efficiency
- Evaluating service to end-users
- Conducting the right surveys
- Communicating better with end-users
- Ethical behavior with suppliers
- Ethical behavior with end-users
- Ethical behavior within the department
- Purchasing policies and procedures
- Training the staff