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Essentials of Purchasing On-Site Training

This is a fast-paced, one-day seminar which is packed with useful information, from the basics of purchasing to the finer points of price/cost analysis

Course Description/Agenda

Length: 1 Day
Number of Participants: Up to 20
Materials: Notebooks and handouts provided

Essentials of Purchasing is fast-paced, one-day seminar which is packed with useful information, from the basics of purchasing to the finer points of price/cost analysis. Newly appointed as well as experienced buyers can learn critical skills or refresh their understanding of the basics. This intensive, hands-on seminar will arm your purchasing, procurement, and buying personnel with the essentials they need to navigate within the framework of purchasing policies and procedures. It's the first step toward mastery of the supply management process.

Participants will learn to:

Apply the basic process principles of successful purchasing
Use cost/price analysis, specialized purchase, and freight application techniques
Untangle the web of legalities that can affect purchasing decisions
Develop and keep information and records up-to-date and accessible
Choose the suppliers who provide the lowest overall cost for the best value

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