Ensuring effective buyer-supplier relationships through your contracts

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

• Understand the impact of effective contracts on buyer-supplier relationships
• Demonstrate knowledge of the key legal considerations when developing a contract
• Prepare a standard set of conditions and explain the use of key contracting terms
• Manage contract amendments effectively

This is a two-day training course.

Please note: price above includes any early bird discount (if applied).
Contact training@cipsa.com.au for specific closing dates for early bird booking.

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 spend categories and the supply chain function
• Understand the need for the involvement of procurement in specification development and build a basic understanding of the category sourcing process
• Undertake supplier appraisal, develop a post tender appraisal and develop tender/RFQ templates
• Describe the difference between performance and supplier relationship management, and how to effectively manage termination.

 This is a one-day training course.

Please note: price above includes any early bird discount (if applied).
Contact training@cipsa.com.au for specific closing dates for early bird booking.

Package deals available:

• This course with Introduction to contracts or Introduction to contract management or Introduction to negotiation
  $1190 + GST CIPS members, $1530 + GST non-members
• All four courses
  $2240 + GST CIPS members, $2880 + GST non-members
• To claim, call +61 (0)3 9629 6000 and ask for the Skills Training team.

How to spot the potentials signs of slavery and what to do if you suspect that slavery may be occurring within your supply chain

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the importance of recognising slavery within your supply chain
• Recognise the different types of slavery and the signs that slavery may be present
• Map your supply chain and explore ways of creating transparency 
• Carry out an impact assessment across your supply chains
• Use tools and techniques to help prevent slavery

Please note: price above includes any early bird discount (if applied).
Contact ukskills@cips.org for specific closing dates for early bird booking.

This is a two-day course.

Accommodation:
If you require accommodation for the night prior to this training course, please contact the CIPS Accommodation Service on +44 (0) 1780 484052 or email cips@trinityeventsolutions.co.uk

The global pandemic has undoubtedly revealed supply chain vulnerabilities, variable contracting practices, and the importance of strong close working relationships with key suppliers. Organisations are also looking to offset potentially dramatic reductions in budgets and sales revenue through rapid identification and realisation of financial opportunities. Therefore, having practical, proven and immediately useable tools and techniques to help deal with such procurement challenges can only be a benefit to organisations.

CIPS has created a Procurement Toolkit, deliverable via a virtual learning platform that is targeted at helping to up-skill those within organisations who are tasked with addressing those types of challenges described above. Over three (3) workshops, adaptable process tools and templates, accompanying short-form user guides, and delegate examples will be used by CIPS experienced tutors to facilitate discussions, and ensure delegates leave better equipped and more confident.

CIPS recognises that one of the key’s to developing sustainable improvements in people capability is establishing the right balance between education, practical application of taught skills and, timely feedback on progress made and opportunities for further improvement. Both the format for these workshops, and the accompanying materials for use back in the organisation have been collectively developed with that proven model in mind.