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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 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

I completed my CIPS training( level 4-6) with Reg Dyson as my tutor. Thanks to Reg’s continuous support and intuitive teaching techniques, I managed to complete the three year course in two years and achieved great results. Achieving MCIPS status while having a demanding full time job would have been much more challenging if it wasn’t for the brilliant resources…

Zeinab Sulaiman, Medical Affairs Operations, Gilead

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

As usual Mandy’s vast experience shone through. I was particularly impressed in the professional & sensitive way she guided some of my more nervous & less experienced colleagues.

Richard Henshaw, Procurement Manager, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue

I studied Professional Diploma Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) with Reg from 2013 to 2016. Reg is an exceptional tutor, extremely detailed and has the charisma to enthrall attendees endlessly for full duration of class. I studied using a distance learning format and with Reg’s guidance, preparation and influence passed all fifteen exams first time. Reg is…

Evan Rowlands, Group Commodity Manager, Terex Materials Processing