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Introduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
Every organisation needs good procurement.
Effective management and leadership are crucial for a high-performing Procurement team.
The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course addresses common gaps in Procurement and provides strategies for leading continual improvement to achieve strategic goals.
The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course emphasizes proactive management of the supply base, focusing on achieving both cost reduction and value improvements.
It explores methods to foster creativity and flexibility, leveraging supply market knowledge, and transforming Procurement into a core organizational competency.
Participants will also engage in practical action planning to apply these concepts effectively in their workplace.
Training Objectives
By attending this training course you should achieve these goals:
Learn How to Develop High Performance Purchasing Organizations
Develop Strategic Purchasing Plans & Discuss How to Improve Internal Customer Service
Appreciate and See the Analytics that Guide Procurement Strategies
Explore Many Ways of Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Understand the Most Important Competencies for Purchasing Personnel
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
Procurement and Contracts Personnel
Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Contract Administration, Projects Personnel
Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance Personnel
Personnel Involved in the Planning and Management of Tender Process
Leaders in the Acquisition of Materials, Equipment and Services
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
The 1st Steps to Becoming World Class
- Stages to World Class Purchasing
- How Purchasing is viewed today
- Strategic Sourcing
- Developing Spend Profiles and the ABC Analysis
- Coffee break
- Developing Spend Profiles and the ABC Analysis (continued)
- New Job Descriptions for Purchasing of the future
- Purchasing Personnel Required Skill Sets
Day 2
Evaluating Your Own Operation
- What are Best Practices
- Purchasing Gap Analysis
- Vision and Mission for Purchasing
- Developing the Purchasing Department Strategic Plan
- Coffee break
- Developing the Purchasing Department Strategic Plan (continued)
- Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Procurement
- Developing a Company Purchase Price Index
Day 3
Continuous Improvement and How to Get It
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Methods of Cost Containment
- Waste in the Supply Chain
- Coffee break
- Waste in the Supply Chain (continued)
- Breaking Down the Elements of Supplier Cost
- Commodity/Service Strategic Planning
- Resisting Price Increases
Day 4
Supplier Management Approaches
- Supplier Classification System
- Supplier Qualification Methods
- Supplier Performance Metrics
- Coffee break
- Supplier Performance Metrics (continued)
- Apply Performance criteria to Purchasing Decisions
- Process Mapping To Eliminate Low Value Activities
- Applying eProcurement business process
Day 5
Improving the Image of Procurement
- Global Sourcing
- International Labor Rates Comparison
- Developing and Maintaining a Customer Focus
- Coffee break
- Developing and Maintaining a Customer Focus (continued)
- Basic Issues in Corruption And Fraud Prevention
- Increasing the Level of Procurement Professionalism
- Keeping Current in the profession
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does The Complete Course on Purchasing Management 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 12 - 16 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
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 Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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