Description

Designed for you, if you are...

• A buyer
• A requester from the technical department
• Keen to learn how to integrate Lead Time in your schedule, know how to differentiate a SOR from a SOW, and better express your need in order to optimise the Purchasing Process

How we build your confidence

• Live instructor-led training
• This course will give participants a strong theoretical background through a solid and meticulous documentation you will be able to use in your working position as a reference
• Extensive use of case studies and exercises

The benefits from attending

• Upon completion of this module you will have a full understanding and control of the Purchasing Process, both in a procurement function or as prescriber in a technical department.
• This module intends to optimise the purchasing process and increase its efficiency by improving interaction between requesters and buyers.

Topics

• Golden Rules & PDCA cycle
  - 7 Golden rules in purchasing
  - PDCA cycle applied to purchasing process
• Schedule and define the needs
  - Internal & external lead time
  - Definition of the 'right' needs: SQSCI Criteria
  - SOR/SOW
  - Technical/functional specifications
• Select a supplier
  - Qualification of vendor
  - Category management
  - OEM
  - Bidder’s list

• Purchase
  - Consultation
  - Evaluation
  - Cost structures
  - Clarification
  - Negotiation
  - Award
  - Purchasing documents
• Follow-up and receive
  - Expediting & reception of the purchase order
• Evaluate vendor’s performance
  - Vendor’s evaluation process
  - Vendor’s progress plan