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Procurement and Managing Suppliers – Level 1

4.6
8 reviews
  • The whole learning experience was great. The tutors were even better.
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  • It was an excellent experience. Shall introduce to other colleagues. Look forward to another opportunity in future.
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  • The general atmosphere was fantastic. The presentations were tailored to our needs which made it very interesting.
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Short course

In London

£ 2,850 + VAT

Defining the goals of procurement!

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

Emagister recently added to its platform a new course in Procurement and Managing Suppliers! With the level 1 of this incredible programme, you will learn how to set up and manage procurement activity, how to select suppliers using appropriate evaluation methods and measure supplier performance and how to identify ways to increase procurement effectiveness and efficiency!

Thanks to this course, you will understand what really means to work with user departments and the ways to improve procurement within the organization. You will see different methods of managing suppliers against contractual requirements and to manage supply-side risk using contractual methods. Also, it will be an opportunity to learn how to conduct supplier review meetings.

Is this what you were looking for? For further information do not hesitate to contact Emagister.co.uk!

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Location

Start date

London
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3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DA

Start date

MayEnrolment now open
SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

• Purchasing executives, senior managers, and professional staff from supply chain management, logistics and inventory planning and control
• General managers wanting to understand the procurement function
• Project managers involved in plant and equipment development projects
• Technical personnel involved in performance specification of plant and equipment
• Engineering planners working with complex maintenance material requirements
• Quality managers seeking to understand how suppliers are selected

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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • The whole learning experience was great. The tutors were even better.
    |
  • It was an excellent experience. Shall introduce to other colleagues. Look forward to another opportunity in future.
    |
  • The general atmosphere was fantastic. The presentations were tailored to our needs which made it very interesting.
    |
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4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Leena Dinakaran

5.0
14/07/2017
What I would highlight: The whole learning experience was great. The tutors were even better.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Tokunbo Ajayi

4.5
24/11/2016
What I would highlight: It was an excellent experience. Shall introduce to other colleagues. Look forward to another opportunity in future.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Richard Ogobueze

4.0
18/08/2016
What I would highlight: The general atmosphere was fantastic. The presentations were tailored to our needs which made it very interesting.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Angela Selkirk

4.5
11/08/2015
What I would highlight: The course was a great introduction to procurement. It triggered lots of great questions and ideas to apply at work. I had a great time.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mumtaz Al Balushi

5.0
15/05/2015
What I would highlight: The course has added a lot to my knowledge of procurement management.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Saeed Al-Ranii

5.0
12/07/2013
What I would highlight: I would like to thank LCT for the excellent service we received.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jamila Al-Buckly

4.5
10/07/2013
What I would highlight: I will definitely recommend LCT to my other co-workers and management to bring more of our staff to attend your courses.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Emmanuel Maxwell Ubani

4.5
27/06/2011
What I would highlight: The training was insightful to say the least!
What could be improved: Everything good.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2017

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 17 years

Subjects

  • Managing Suppliers
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Managers
  • Business Strategic
  • Purchasing Activities
  • Procurement
  • Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Monitoring
  • SRM Strategy
  • Management Staff
  • Management Techniques
  • Procurement Process
  • Procurement Management
  • Principles of Procurement
  • Strategic Decision
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Commodity Team
  • Supplier Selection Process
  • Supplier List

Course programme

The Principles of Procurement

·Definition of procurement vs purchasing activities

·Defining the goals of procurement

·The role of procurement

·Supporting the business strategic objectives

·Formulating the procurement strategy

The Procurement Process

·Key roles and responsibilities

·Forming commodity teams

·Planning the procurement activities

·Development of the procurement policy

·Developing the supplier selection process

Compiling the Approved Supplier List

·Determination of the most appropriate suppliers

·Methods and techniques of inviting potential suppliers

·Developing the supplier questionnaire

·Supplier segmentation and grading Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers

·Developing supplier performance metrics

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

·Introduction to the principles of SRM

·The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship

·Developing the SRM strategy

·Collaboration and joint working

·Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement

Monitoring and Managing Supplier Contracts

·Managing the contract and setting expectations

·The importance of setting proper baselines

·Conducting supplier appraisals based on performance measures and metrics

·Dealing with underperforming suppliers

·Dealing with breaches and disputes

Procurement and Managing Suppliers – Level 1

£ 2,850 + VAT