(Non-Residential)
14 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
12 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
26 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
09 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
23 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
07 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
18 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
01 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
15 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
22 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
01 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
01 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
15 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
29 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
12 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), York
10 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
24 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
07 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
21 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
05 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich
In these cost conscious times do you wonder about making the right buying decisions? Do you want to “get it right first time?” This 1 day course unravels the web of purchasing and clarifies all stages of the purchasing process. You will learn how to see the bigger picture and get the results you want.
(Non-Residential)
14 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
08 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
09 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
26 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
See past the balance sheet - to get the best deals you need to know your way around the whole set of accounts as they reveal the whole story regarding a company’s finances. Learn how to use your knowledge and understanding of financial information presented by suppliers to make better decisions based on financial performance.
(Non-Residential)
15 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
02 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
16 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
29 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
Difficult relationships? Tricky supply chain partners – suppliers or customers? If the need to understand and manage risk forms part of your role, then this is the course for you. Our aim is to send you back to your desk with a thorough grounding of how to identify, analyse and control exposure to risks in your supply chain.
(Non-Residential)
15 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
08 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
15 June 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
Do you use new ways of working to drive end customer service and reduce costs of stores operations? If you feel that a look at the range of options available could be good for business join this brilliant two day course designed to deliver the latest best practice techniques and tools to give you a competitive edge over other suppliers.
(Non-Residential)
15 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
22 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
13 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
27 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
10 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
24 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
08 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
19 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
02 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
16 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
23 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
02 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
02 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
16 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
30 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
11 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
25 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
08 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
22 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
06 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich
This course is a must for anyone new to negotiation. You will learn skills, techniques and tactics to bargain for the best deal, gain the confidence you need to negotiate a price that’s right with suppliers and you will learn how to strengthen your relationships at work, home and in social situations.
(Non-Residential)
16 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
20 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
07 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
Gain understanding of the true value of information and the power it gives you
(Non-Residential)
16 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
23 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
14 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
28 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
11 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
25 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
09 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
20 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
03 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
17 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
24 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
03 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
03 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
17 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
31 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
14 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), York
12 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
26 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
09 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
23 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
07 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich
You don't need to be a legal eagle to understand the basics of contract law but as a professional within a buying environment you do need to have an overview. This course gives an excellent insight into fundamental aspects of contract law and demonstrates how the legal process is applied in your working environment.
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
05 October 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
09 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
07 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
15 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
15 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
12 April 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
10 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
24 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
05 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
Lack confidence when dealing in face to face negotiations? Rather practice in a safe environment, guided by the best? Turn theory into practice with this intensive, interactive two day course. Have fun negotiating improved supplier arrangements through increased self confidence and the best tried and tested techniques that will help you get the results you want.
(Non-Residential)
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
26 January 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
17 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
Imagine basking in professional glory when you pull off that excellent global trading deal and reduce legal fees for your company as part of the transaction! This course offers a solid framework for you to increase your knowledge to reduce risk and costs of trading in unfamiliar cultural and legal environments thereby showing you how to reduce legal fees.
(Non-Residential)
22 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
26 January 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
A must for anyone working with supplier’s base prices and volume related movement or, for anyone preparing for a major negotiation, this insightful session will give you a better understanding of supplier’s costs and cost drivers. Your planning ability will become more effective as you apply your new found knowledge in your negotiations.
(Non-Residential)
22 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
23 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
24 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
29 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
30 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
01 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
20 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
21 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
22 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
27 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
28 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
29 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
NZ Procurement Academy Workshops
A fundamental part of your studies to CIPS qualifications
Meet with other delegates and a tutor to:
· Complete mock exam questions and receive constructive feedback
· Work through Case studies which integrate multiple learning outcomes from the curriculum
· Ask content related questions of the facilitator
· Gain further clarity of learning outcomes and concepts discovered during your personal studies
· Discuss how the theory can be put into practice
These workshops are to support your self directed study, in order to gain most advantage from these sessions:
· Prepare questions to ask the facilitator
· Bring only the study guide of the subject under discussion
· Be prepared to share your knowledge and understandings with the group
ONLY BOOK 1 of the 3 dates available for each session
* Delegates on the New Zealand Procurement Academy can access these workshops free of charge as a result of sponsorship from Ministry of Economic Development
* Places are available on a “first come first served” basis
* If you book and fail to show, you run the risk of your booking not being accepted next time
(Non-Residential)
23 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
10 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
15 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
Ever wondered if you could achieve more from your management of contract services? This comprehensive one day course covers all relevant subjects and is guaranteed to ensure that you know how to maximise supplier performance to achieve optimum contractor performance. You will also learn how to effectively reduce scope changes and associated cost creep.
(Non-Residential)
28 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
26 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
30 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
27 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
24 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
24 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
12 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
16 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
When a situation requiring you to bargain for the best deal occurs how confident are you to put theory into practice? This course covers all aspects of proven persuasion methods and gives you an opportunity via interactive role play to try out your techniques and your enhanced purchasing skills set.
(Non-Residential)
28 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
08 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
09 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
06 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
Did you hear the one about…. No? Good - because however well intentioned, cultural errors can be costly and are best avoided when managing diverse supply chains on a global scale. This two day course focuses on challenges in an informed manner when dealing with non-domestic and culturally diverse supply chains to reduce your risks and improve your efficiency.
(Non-Residential)
29 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
28 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
06 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
23 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
If you want to set strategies and tactics to meet your objectives throughout the purchasing process join us for a day to learn how to encourage sellers to offer more advantageous terms. Understand the power of information in buyer/seller relationships and get behind the psychology of the salesperson to drive excellent results in all of your future deals.
(Non-Residential)
29 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
17 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
01 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
01 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
29 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
24 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
05 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
Does responsibility for the purchasing and supply of goods and services rest with you? If you need to know about the role of law and its affect on purchasing and supply this 2 day course is ideal. Prior training is not essential as this detailed programme provides all you need to know to apply your knowledge in the workplace.
(Non-Residential)
30 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
31 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
16 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
Is your company is bang on trend in the outsourcing department? Do you need to benefit from a greater understanding in today’s competitive market? This informative one day course will provide you with an appreciation of the fundamentals and outline the reasons as to why outsourcing has become so important in business and on your company’s bottom line.