Introduction to Purchasing

Increasingly organisations require staff to gain competence and awareness of good purchasing practices.

This basic course covers the “flow” of procurement activity from initiation of request
through to contract closure/disposal.
The course provides a valuable “taster” to the subject allowing delegates to identify
any further training needs

Suitable For

Junior/Middle grades
New/unqualified staff in procurement
Especially suitable for staff with procurement responsibilities but without training or
experience.

Participants will learn

Why good procurement is important
How their role fits into purchasing practice
The basic steps in procurement from initiation to disposal
The importance of planning and preparation
Some of the issues around negotiation and EU tendering when letting contracts
The increasing emphasis managing procurement AFTER orders or contracts have been placed
The importance of good close-down arrangements

Programme Content

INTRODUCTION

What is procurement
The procurement “process flow”
The purchasing “drivers” for your business

STAGE 1: PRE - AWARD

When & why to purchase or contract
Product market and supplier knowledge
Specification development & writing
Supplier sourcing and selection

STAGE 2: AWARD

Negotiation, quotations & competitive tendering (inc EU)
Bid evaluation & award of contract
Legal issues

STAGE 3: POST AWARD

Contract/supplier management
Delivery and performance management
Change control
Closure planning
Disposals and closedown

OTHER ISSUES

Ethics and governance
Measuring purchasing performance
Sustainable purchasing

Please click here to download a .pdf leaflet

To book this training at the Collaborative Centre, Rhyl please click here for dates and pricing
NOTE: courses are booked on our behalf by our training partners Robert Meakes Associates Ltd

For more information or to discuss your particular requirements please contact us.