Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection

A five-day intensive conference aimed at developing/strengthening the understanding of the crucial role played by the supplier in delivering customer satisfaction through an effective supply chain.

Participants will learn how to evaluate the performance of both potential and current suppliers. Assess the factors that comprise an effective tender and conduct effective negotiations that bring long-term value to the organization.

The Key Highlights of the Course are:

• Planning
• Tendering
• Negotiation
• Supplier Management
• Measuring Performance
• Communication

• Identify and reduce procurement risk through the development of a plan of action
• Enable improved performance from your existing suppliers through evaluation and performance measurement
• Understand and strengthen your supply chain
• Improve operating relationships within your organization
• Award contracts based on measured performance/criteria
• Provide a working understanding of the Negotiation process

• Procurement and Purchasing Managers
• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
• Category and Sourcing Managers
• Contract and Supplier Relationship Managers
• Procurement Officers and Buyers
• Operations and Supply Chain Analysts
• Project and Commercial Managers involved in procurement activities
• Professionals responsible for tendering and contract negotiation
• Quality and Vendor Performance Specialists
• Organizations aiming to improve supplier performance and procurement efficiency