Procurement Essentials - Purchasing
Course ID: 260928 0101 1122Proj
Course Dates : 28/09/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Commercial & Contract Management Governance & Compliance Operational Excellence Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
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From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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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.
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.
Course 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.
Week 1
Day 1
Purchasing Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of purchasing in procurement
- Exploring the purchasing lifecycle
- Identifying key purchasing responsibilities
Purchase Planning
- Understanding purchasing requirements
- Preparing purchase requests
- Aligning purchases with organisational needs
Supplier Coordination
- Managing supplier communication
- Understanding supplier information requirements
- Supporting effective purchasing relationships
Day 2
Purchase Requisition Process
- Managing internal purchase requests
- Reviewing purchasing approvals
- Ensuring accurate purchase information
Supplier Selection Basics
- Evaluating supplier options
- Comparing supplier capabilities
- Supporting purchasing decisions
Purchase Orders
- Understanding purchase order structures
- Defining order requirements
- Managing purchase order accuracy
Day 3
Cost Management in Purchasing
- Understanding purchasing costs
- Comparing supplier prices
- Supporting cost-effective buying decisions
Quality and Delivery Management
- Defining quality requirements
- Monitoring supplier delivery performance
- Managing purchasing expectations
Purchasing Documentation
- Maintaining purchasing records
- Managing required documentation
- Supporting purchasing transparency
Day 4
Purchasing Controls
- Applying purchasing policies and procedures
- Reducing purchasing risks
- Supporting compliance requirements
Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Reviewing supplier performance
- Tracking delivery and quality issues
- Identifying improvement opportunities
Purchasing Challenges
- Managing common purchasing issues
- Resolving supplier problems
- Improving purchasing effectiveness
Day 5
Purchasing Improvement
- Reviewing purchasing processes
- Identifying efficiency improvements
- Strengthening purchasing practices
Purchasing Performance Management
- Measuring purchasing effectiveness
- Monitoring key purchasing indicators
- Supporting continuous improvement
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing procurement essentials purchasing tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
