Practical Procurement Training Course
In this interactive and practical workshop, delegates will learn how to negotiate for better value.
DATE
8 September 2022 – 9 September 2022
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION
1 September 2022
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE
Gain a broader, practical understanding of the procurement process. This practical workshop provides a knowledge base for people new to, or without a formal qualification in, Procurement. It covers the essential groundwork (processes and disciplines) for effective buying and price negotiations.

WHAT DID OTHER PEOPLE SAY?
Learned a lot and will benefit my role in the future.
Yvette Senekal
Information was given with examples, which made it easy to understand, the presentation was clear. we could ask questions so communication was there.
Lorraine Mohlakoane
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE COVER?
- Develop and understanding of the importance and context of Purchasing within your organisation
- Understand the buying process
- How to differentiate between strategic, functional, and tactical buying
- The advantages and disadvantages of centralised and decentralised buying
- Understand benchmarking in buying and the benchmarking process i.e., the nature and categories of benchmarking / implementing a benchmarking process
- Identify the characteristics of a good supplier and the key criteria for determining which supplier to choose
- Identify the key criteria for supplier evaluation i.e., quality / price, cost, and structure / delivery / time / flexibility / service / financial status
- Identify different types of contracts in buyer / supplier relationships
- Define and understand buyer ethics
- Use price analysis as a method to determining prices
- Negotiating with suppliers for better prices i.e., types and stages of negotiation
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
Career roles we recommend this course for:
- Junior Buyers
- Purchasing Clerks
- anyone new to the Procurement profession
YOUR COURSE FACILITATOR

Commerce Edge
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