Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection

An Intensive 5-Day Online Training Course

Effective Purchasing,
Tendering & Supplier Selection

Creating the Supplier Relationship

Scheduled Dates

18 - 22 Dec 2023 Online $3,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

This PetroKnowledge online training course on Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection is aimed at developing and furthermore strengthening the understanding of the crucial role played by the supplier in delivering customer service excellence through an effective supply chain.

Participants will learn how to evaluate the performance of both potential and current suppliers as well as assessing the factors that comprise an effective tender. 

The course will also cover effective negotiations that bring long term value to the organisation.

The key highlights of the online training course are:

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

What are the Goals?

This online training course intends to achieve an improvement of the knowledge and understanding of the delegates; by the end of this online training course you will learn to:

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

Who is this Training Course for?

This online training course is suitable for:

  • Purchasing Professionals
  • Those involved in defining the specification and evaluating supplier performance
  • Those involved in preparing and analysing bids
  • Those with an involvement in supplier relationships
  • Those whose role involves negotiation with outside agencies

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted Online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of any location of your choice.

Organisational Impact

The organisation will benefit by:

  • Improve the performance of established suppliers
  • Deliver materials and services at reduced cost and increased value
  • Raise the profile of purchasing within the company
  • Retain money within the company through more productive negotiations
  • Improve the professionalism of those within the purchasing function
  • Drive improvement through identifying current problems and weaknesses

Personal Impact

As a result of this virtual training course, delegates will:

  • Understand the fundamental tools of effective purchasing
  • Operate with increased confidence when dealing with suppliers
  • Manage internal relationships more effectively
  • Better deliver improved negotiated outcomes
  • Use measurement as a key tool in driving supplier improvement
  • Understand the key elements of a well-structured tender

Daily Agenda

Day One: What is the Role of Purchasing in the Company?

  • Introduction to Purchasing and its Contribution to the Organisation
  • Purchasing Process and Cycle of Procurement
  • Positioning Purchasing within the Company
  • Vision, Mission and Value of Purchasing
  • Where to find Performance Improvement?

Day Two: Developing the Purchasing Strategy

  • Developing Purchase Agreements
  • Importance of being involved in Creating the Specification
  • Supplier Selection Methodology
  • Criteria for Pre-qualifying Suppliers
  • Integrating the Supplier Selection Process

Day Three: Selecting the Right Supplier & Evaluating Performance

  • Conditioning the Supplier to Meet Your Requirement
  • The Total Cost Approach to Purchasing
  • Analysing Cost
  • Analysing Value
  • Life Cycle Costing

Day Four: Tendering and Analysing The Bid

  • Process Needs
  • Types of Tender
  • Electronic Commerce / E Auctions
  • Evaluating a Bid Objectively
  • Methods of Payment

Day Five: Negotiating the Contract and Preparing a Plan of Improvement Action for Purchasing

  • Defining Negotiation
  • The Tools of the Negotiation Process
  • Phases of a Negotiation
  • Obstacles to Effective Negotiation
  • Evaluating Performance Gaps

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this online training course, a PetroKnowledge E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

In Association With

GLOMACS Training

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Oxford Management Centre

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Koukash Consultancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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