Introduction to procurement and category management
COURSE OVERVIEW
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
Is it right for me?
Programme
What key points will the training cover?
• Introduction to procurement and supply
- Role and value-add of procurement
- Category management
- Supply chain management
- How and why it differs
• Planning and specifying the purchase
- Planning the procurement activities
- Five 'rights' of procurement
- Characteristics of different spend categories
- Types of specification
- Engaging suppliers in early discussion
• Managing the competitive bid process
- Selection, process and evaluation criteria
• Implementation and ethical considerations
- Award, supplier performance management and ethics
What does the course fee include?
• Refreshments
• All course materials
Speakers
K3 Direct Associates
K3 Direct Associates are appointed for their extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement and supply sector. The tutor for this course has been specially selected for their particular skills and expertise in the subject area. This is part of K3s' ongoing commitment to ensure all of our delegates have a high-quality, informative and enjoyable learning experience.
Venue : Worting House, Church Lane, Worting, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG23 8PX, UNITED KINGDOM
