Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement

Location
Online
Dates
Can be taken anytime
Course Type
Professional Training Course
Accreditation
Yes (Details)
Language
English
Price
$199 $18 only

Course Overview

Procurement involves the process of finding, and selecting vendors and establishing payment terms. Procurement also includes strategic vetting, selection, the negotiation of contracts and actual purchasing of goods. Purchasing and Procurement process is the foundation of the strong relationship with the vendors.

The Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement provides the practical knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Purchasing toolkit, the Purchasing cycle, tools and trade, etc. In the course, you will also learn how to manage competitive bids and the procedures for minimising the Supply Chain Risk.

The course will able to apply your knowledge in the real world. You will also be able to use the Procurement tools from the PC-based applications to Cloud-based applications.

Who should take this course

Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and IAO. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills.

As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background.

Accreditation

CPD

Course content

Course Overview

  • Supply Chain Management Basics
  • The Purchasing Cycle
  • Purchasing Toolkit
  • Managing Competitive Bids
  • Improving Efficiency and Accuracy
  • Analyzing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain
  • Managing Internal Relationships
  • Tools of the Trade

Assessment and Certification:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Before sitting your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of GBP24 for a PDF copy and GBP39 for an original print copy sent to you by post.

About Course Provider

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