Why Choose this course
When considering the legal aspects in purchasing and supply management, can you correctly interpret the intentions behind supplier contract clauses?
Do you understand the legal implications of orders, invoices and delivery notices?
What are your pre-and post-contract award obligations from a legal perspective?
The outcomes of our Legal Aspects in Purchasing and Supply Management course below are supported by case studies, group exercises and examples of South African court findings. Furthermore, you will leave the course with a typical set of terms and conditions of purchase that limit the buyer’s risk.
What did other people say?
Numerous questions were answered. I have a much better understanding of new laws regarding procurement and contracts.
Louis Bornman
Raubex Housing
Questions were answered clearly. The facilitator is quite informative and knows his subject matter very well.
Nonhlanhla Mtwisha
University of Johannesburg
Engagement of the presenter and exams provided was insightful and provided a better understanding of the learning outcome.
Lihle Cindi
University of Johannesburg
The course was excellent!
Phineas Mathiba
Public Investment Corporation
The trainer was open to dialogue and made the content interesting. Well presented!
Katrin Keune
Mercedes Benz SA
What does this course cover?
- The South African legal framework, fundamental concepts in the law of contract, essential contractual elements and common law and statuary exclusion clauses
- Legal aspects surrounding the tendering processes
- Legal aspects of delivery, receipt, and payment
- The "battle of the forms"
- Framework agreements
- Breach of contract and its effects. Apply legal rules and remedies where there are voidable / vitiating factors
- Conditions of insolvency and rehabilitation
- Identify and evaluate litigation as a method of commercial dispute resolution, including the conditions to compel the debtor to perform in terms of the contract
- Explain the implications of disclosure from a legal perspective as it relates to the procurement process
- The shipping documents required for sale of goods in an international context
- The general rule of rights to third parties; debtors and creditors
Is this course for me?
Career roles we recommend this course for
- Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
- Contract Managers
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Senior Buyers
- Commercial Specialists
- Sourcing Managers
Your course facilitator
Commerce Edge
Commerce Edge has been a leading provider of World Class Procurement and Supply Chain training since 2001. We have trained hundreds of public and private sector organisations and over 10,000 individuals on various aspects of World Class Procurement, Logistics, Operations and Planning in the context of the wider Supply Chain.
