This interactive one-day training course considers fundamental elements of the procurement process, together with basic tools and techniques used within procurement and supply. It provides an excellent grounding in procurement basics and is designed for those in a junior procurement/supply chain role or those new to the discipline.

Develop an understanding of key tools, techniques and  approaches within  the procurement function

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand and use basic approaches, tools and techniques to work through and implement key elements of the procurement cycle
• Identify appropriate mechanisms to assist you in your day-to-day role, including the use of specifications, different methods of procuring goods  and  services,  and the use of contracts and other standard tools that  define and  drive efficient procurement practice.

This is a 2 day course.

Lunch, refreshments and all course materials for each course day is included.

Please note that accommodation is not included in the course fee.

Enhance your knowledge and skills in this increasingly important procurement area

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Appreciate why category management has the potential to deliver value beyond traditional sourcign approaches
• Decide which approaches to category management are best suited to your organisation
• Utitlise a range of tools and techniques to develop category management in your organisation, that will help you to build enhanced alignment with stakeholders and create long-term strategies for manging spend
• Identify the building blocks for developing an appropriate implementation strategy 

This is a two-day training course.

Understand the end-to-end process and gain a toolkit of practical procurement techniques

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the basic fundamentals of the procurement cycle and how each phase contributes to the effective management of the supply chain function, enabling you to do your job better
• Identify when to apply a range of purchasing tools and techniques
• Understand the need for the involvement of procurement in specification development and build a basic understanding of the category sourcing process
• Understand the importance of supplier appraisal, post-tender appraisal and developing relevant tender documents
• Describe the difference between performance and supplier relationship management