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Level One Introduction to Procurement & Supply Chain Management (2 day)

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For up to 15 delegates.

Duration

2 Days

Description

Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SCM) Skills
Level 1 Introduction to P&SCM
Aimed at early entrants into the Procurement & Supply Chain profession, this course provides an overview and competency development in the following areas
1. Quality Management
2. Risk
3. Procurement Planning
4. Sourcing
5. Technology
6. Business Acumen
7. Corporate Social Responsibility
8. Cost Management
9. Legal Aspects in Procurement & Supply
10. Negotiation

This course can be tailored to a number of market/industry sectors

Learning Outcomes

Following this course, candidates will know and understand the following aspects

  • The role of quality management in P&SCM
  • How risk should be approached in P&SCM
  • The role of planning in P&SCM
  • Basic approaches to sourcing activity
  • The role of technology in P&SCM
  • How relationships impact performance
  • The importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
  • How costs should be addressed in Procurement
  • The essential legal aspects of procurement
  • How negotiation should be approached

Testimonials

I am really enjoying the course so far. I enjoy the way Mike delivers the content as he shares experience he has so that we can relate to the learning objectives. I find this way of learning much better than sticking solely to the book. The way we work through exam questions in class is also very helpful. Planning what…

Chloe, CIPS Level 4, Nottingham

The Procurement Academy have made it easy to complete my studies and ensure that my performance at my job hasn't suffered, and has even improved my performance through the use of real-world examples and application of knowledge.

Ben, CIPS Level 4, Nottingham

Excellent course, I would strongly recommend this to anyone managing contracts. Trainers had excellent knowledge of the subject and made the course engaging

Katherine Blackmore, CGR Supply Chain Governance Specialist, EDF Energy.

I would just to like to say a huge thank you to Reg for his relentless patience, help and support during my CIPS studies and in the ongoing support since with professional advice. The course covered a lot of information, but Reg delivers it in a concise way that was simpler to absorb. The structure was clear, logical and effective. Reg…

Jagpaul Sian, Senior Procurement Manager, Shire Pharmaceuticals

I found it useful that Mandy’s answers and feedback would be given in a considered and constructive way. Mandy created a safe environment for questions and observations that enabled quality group discussions. I gained a lot from the classes that Mandy delivered. I have been on multiple training courses but Mandy is the only tutor that I wouldn’t hesitate to…

Elizabeth Tyler MCIPS, Category Manager, Professional Services Britvic PLC