Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course PSCM-007
Improving Purchasing Performance
Purchasing performance plays a critical role in controlling costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining operational efficie... The outline covers Foundations of Purchasing Performance, Spend Analysis and Cost Optimization,...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 17Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
Classroom
17 sessions
Scroll for more
Online / Live
17 sessions
Scroll for more
Introduction
Course overview
Purchasing performance plays a critical role in controlling costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining operational efficiency. Organizations that optimize their purchasing processes gain a competitive advantage through better supplier relationships, improved negotiation outcomes, and enhanced value delivery. This course provides practical strategies and tools to measure, analyze, and improve purchasing performance. Participants will learn how to identify inefficiencies, implement performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in procurement activities.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand key drivers of purchasing performance
- Measure and evaluate procurement effectiveness using KPIs
- Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Improve supplier selection and performance management
- Enhance negotiation strategies and outcomes
- Optimize procurement processes and workflows
- Reduce risks and improve compliance in purchasing
- Implement continuous improvement strategies in procurement
Who should attend
Target audience
- Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
- Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
- Contract and Commercial Managers
- Finance and Operations Professionals
- Project Managers involved in procurement
- Anyone responsible for purchasing activities
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course combines practical procurement techniques with real-world case studies and performance improvement exercises. Participants will engage in spend analysis workshops, supplier performance evaluations, and negotiation simulations. Interactive sessions will focus on identifying performance gaps, implementing KPIs, and improving procurement processes. Practical examples from multiple industries will be used to reinforce learning.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Purchasing Performance
- Role of purchasing in organizational success
- Key performance drivers in procurement
- Procurement lifecycle overview
- Coffee break
- Procurement lifecycle overview (continued)
- Introduction to purchasing KPIs
- Identifying performance gaps
Day 2
Spend Analysis and Cost Optimization
- Spend analysis techniques and tools
- Cost reduction strategies
- Total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Coffee break
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) (continued)
- Budget control and cost tracking
- Identifying savings opportunities
Day 3
Supplier Performance Management
- Supplier selection and evaluation criteria
- Supplier segmentation and classification
- Performance measurement and KPIs
- Coffee break
- Performance measurement and KPIs (continued)
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Managing supplier risks
Day 4
Process Improvement and Digital Procurement
- Streamlining procurement processes
- Reducing cycle times and inefficiencies
- Introduction to e-procurement systems
- Coffee break
- Introduction to e-procurement systems (continued)
- Automation and digital tools in purchasing
- Compliance and governance
Day 5
Negotiation and Continuous Improvement
- Advanced negotiation strategies
- Managing contracts and supplier agreements
- Continuous improvement frameworks
- Case studies in purchasing performance
- Coffee break
- Case studies in purchasing performance (continued)
- Final workshop: procurement performance improvement plan
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
What participants and training managers usually ask before booking Improving Purchasing Performance. Can't find your answer?
What does Improving Purchasing Performance (PSCM-007) cover?
This course covers Procurement and Supply Chain Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Procurement and Purchasing Professionals, Supply Chain and Logistics Managers, Contract and Commercial Managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, London, Amsterdam, Munich, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
Quick request
Send quick request
Send a fast enquiry about this course and the academy team will get back to you.
Get a quotation
Request a formal quotation
Choose an available date and venue, add your participants, and we will email a formal quotation for Improving Purchasing Performance to your business address.