Fundamentals of Purchasing

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Fundamentals of Purchasing

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Apply the fundamentals and modern principles of the purchasing function.
Apply the best practices in procurement strategies and processes.
Use all the skills required to be an effective buyer.
Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services.
Select suppliers in a better way.
Apply tendering and contracting techniques.
Determine transportation and packaging requirements.
Shorten total lead-time to speed up the purchasing cycle.

This program is designed for:

Purchasing department personnel, buyers, and personnel from other departments who need to understand the buying function.

Fees in US$:

Per participant $3,900
Frequent nomination $3,510
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

Locations & Dates:

07 - 11 Apr 2013
Dubai, English
Arjaan By Rotana Dubai Media City map

29 Sep - 03 Oct 2013
Dubai, English
Kempinski Hotel map

08 - 12 Dec 2013
Dubai, Arabic
Arjaan By Rotana Dubai Media City map

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.

One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees

Delivery Type: Group-Live

Pre-requisites: None

Related Programs:

Materials and Supply Chain Management

Program Outline

Introduction to Purchasing

Definition of Purchasing/Procurement
Procurement Management
Procurement Steps
Centralized versus Decentralized Purchasing

Buyer’s Roles and Responsibilities

Specific Duties of a Buyer
Skills and Qualities of a Successful Buyer
Reactive versus Creative Buyer
Limitation of Authorities

Procurement Methods and Strategies

Conventional Purchase Orders/Blanket Orders
Forward Buying
Contracting/Tendering
Outsourcing
Turn-Key Projects
Stockless Buying/Just-in-Time
Leasing
E-Procurement

Procurement Process

Purchase Requisition
Request for Information, Quotation and Proposal (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
Supplier Selection
Total Cost of Ownership
Local Sourcing
Purchase Order
Adding Value as a Buyer
Problems with Suppliers

Logistical Consideration

Letter of Credit (LC)
Carrier Modes
Carrier Evaluation and Selection
Transportation Documentations
Incoterms
Packaging
Material Disposal

Partnership and Negotiation

Evolution in Strategies for Purchasing
Partnership with a Supplier
Partnership Requirements
Building Good Relationships with Suppliers
Objectives of Supplier Partnering
Partnership Requirements
Negotiating with Suppliers
Qualities of Negotiators
Negotiation Principles
Strategies for Negotiation