The Purchasing Functions And Processes

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: The Purchasing Functions and Processes

 
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Venue: Astoria Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

 
Learning Session Description:

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program will show you the integrated approach to planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution, from raw materials to finished products. Topics such as developing a corporate culture, working successfully with teams, developing and implementing successful people management strategies, and workflow and performance management will be explored in this learning session. You'll also learn the purchasing management process, including, vendor & materials management.. . and recognize the impact you have on the financial side of your business. The art of negotiation is covered in great detail, giving you a foundation for negotiating with great awareness and effectiveness.
 
Benefits From Attending this Learning Session:
-Become a More Efficient and Productive Buyer
-Increase Buyer’s contribution to the organization’s Bottom Line and Enhance Customer Satisfaction
-Improve the Services Provided by your Suppliers through More Effective Negotiations and Planning
-Find Out How to Select and Qualify Suppliers

 
Learning Session Outline:

Session 1: Essentials of Purchasing
-Introduction and Overview
-Interdependencies of Purchasing
-Purchasing and Financial Statements
-Purchasing Administration
-Global Sourcing

Session 2: The Supply Chain Process
-Introduction
-Acquisition of Goods and Services
-Quantity and Demand
-Planning Process
-Material Planning Tools

Session 3: The Procurement Process
-Introduction and Overview
-Elements of Supplier Selection
-Supplier Evaluation
-The Bidding Process
-Summary of the Procurement Process


Session 4: Negotiating Strategies
-Introduction
-Steps in Negotiating
-Tools in Negotiating
-Types of Negotiations
-Personality Types
-Preparing for Negotiations


Session 5: Price and Cost Analysis
-Introduction
-Pricing Evaluation
-Use of Data
-Strategic Cost Analysis
-Timing and Outsourcing


Session 6: Supplier Contracting
-Introduction
-General Contract Principles
-General Contract Principles Continued
-Contract Drafting
-Types of Purchasing Contracts


DELIVERABLES: At the program's conclusion, the participants will have an understanding and acquire the ability to successfully manage projects using lean and six sigma tools and techniques: using a to-do list, prioritizing the items on it and working better with others.

Approach & Duration:

As the trainer comes with more than thirty years of real-life corporate experience, the methodology will involve the following:
-Individual Assessments
-Use of participant manual/worksheets
-Use of a combination of presentation and group activities
-Story telling of real-life situations
-Interactive individual and group discussions
-Challenging the thinking of participants
-Providing input to participants’ real-life situations
-Case Studies- Several short case studies will be pre-circulated for participants to read and undertake some directed initial analysis. These will be used to illustrate data analysis techniques and as a basis for group discussions.

 
Interactive Format:

This learning session is fast-paced, highly interactive, participatory, and productive. It includes discussions, games, demonstration and practice, lecturettes, storytelling, role plays, and problem solving. Participants will be working individually, in small and large groups.


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Learning Investment for the 1-Day Learning Session:

Super Saver Rate : P 2,988 + VAT (Pay on or before January 16, 2012)
Early Bird Rate : P 3,488 + VAT (Pay on or before February 1, 2012)
Regular Rate : P 3,988 + VAT (Starting February 2, 2012)
 
LEARNING INVESTMENT INCLUDES: A "Fun-filled" Learning Experience, complete with Learning Manuals/Hand-outs, Certificate and Freebies! plus... AM Snacks & PM Snacks only!



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