Procurement Essentials Training Course
DURATION
1 dayCPD
Equivalent to 7 hoursCERTIFICATES
All delegates will receive a certificate on completion.DELIVERY OPTIONS
This one-day Procurement Essentials training course is designed to help those new to procurement to develop a holistic understanding of the procurement lifecycle and a comprehension of its individual stages, along with equipping delegates with basic procurement tools and skills to confidently embark on a career in procurement.
- Introduction to Procurement
- The Procurement Cycle
- Sourcing and Category Strategy
- Procuring/Tendering
- Contracting
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Roles and Responsibilities
- Operational Procurement (Systems, Processes, Policies and Governance)
- Sector and Operating Model Variances
- Procurement Tools
- Supplier/Buyer Segmentation
- Scorecards
- RAID logs
- Core Skills
- Impact and Influence
- Timekeeping
- Project Management
- Understanding Contract Law
- Negotiation
- Additional Procurement Skills
- Data Analysis
- Market Research
- Active Listening
- Developing Supplier Relationships and Conducting Review Meetings
- Developing Stakeholder Engagement
- Best Practice
- Sources of Insight
- those undertaking procurement responsibilities as part of their job role
- stakeholders seeking to gain a greater understanding of procurement activities
- non-procurement professionals who wish to understand the procurement process
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- understand the key terminologies used within procurement
- apply key procurement tools to make a difference within their role
- understand the importance of supplier management, for example, to ensure maximum value is received
- confidently engage with suppliers and stakeholders
All course attendees will receive a certificate of completion which demonstrates their new understanding of procurement.
In-company training availability
Receive this course exclusively for your organisation, either in-person at your chosen venue or online in our user-friendly Virtual Classroom.
Enjoy cost-effective flexibility and personalised learning with tailored messaging designed to address your unique business challenges.
In-Person | |
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Delegate numbers | Up to 12 |
Total fees | £1995 + VAT |
Virtual Classroom | |
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Delegate numbers | Up to 10 |
Total fees | £1895 + VAT |
What's included
- Delegate certificates of attendance.
- Comprehensive course materials and handouts.
- All tutor expenses and courier fees.
- Free cancellation up to 13 working days before commencement.
For courses held outside the UK or requiring significant adjustments, we will clearly inform you of any additional fees before you book.
Next steps
Find out our availability and enquire about this course by completing the form and our training team will get in touch with you.
Alternatively contact us on 0333 123 9001 or email contact@bywater.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
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The Procurement Essentials training course is designed for those who are new procurement, and provides an overview of the procurement life cycle.
Bywater offers a range of more detailed procurement courses suitable for those with some procurement skills knowledge, including contract management, sustainable procurement, practical negotiation skills, category management, commercial awareness, and SLAs.
Organisations have sustainability objectives that are aimed at ensuring positive environmental, social and economic impacts of their activities. With organisations typically spending more than half of their revenues with their supply chains, those sustainability objectives cannot be fully achieved without the contribution of supply chains.
If you would like to learn about sustainable procurement in more depth, you may like to consider our 1-day ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement training course.
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