Course Information

Introduction

Purchasing is a core procurement activity that ensures organisations obtain the right goods and services at the right quality, cost and time. Effective purchasing practices support operational continuity, improve supplier relationships and contribute to better financial control.

This programme provides participants with practical knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier coordination and buying decisions. Participants will learn how to manage purchasing activities, evaluate requirements, control costs and apply effective purchasing practices within organisational environments.

Objectives

1. Apply effective purchasing processes to support organisational requirements.
2. Analyse purchasing needs and supplier options to improve buying decisions.
3. Develop structured approaches for purchase requests, orders and supplier coordination.
4. Evaluate purchasing performance through cost, quality and delivery measures.
5. Improve purchasing practices through effective controls and continuous improvement methods.

Who Should Attend?

1. Procurement Officers.
2. Purchasing Officers.
3. Buyers.
4. Supply Chain Coordinators.
5. Operations Managers involved in purchasing activities.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.