Workshop Overview

Overview :

• Managing the purchasing department of the 21st Century is not an easy task.
Today's global economy makes the purchasing function increasingly
complicated. In this workshop, we will explore how to manage the various
suppliers that may be located thousands of kilometers from your plant while
achieving real cost savings. Furthermore, we will discover how the
purchasing department fits in the overall function of the supply chain
operation. Lastly, we will cover how the purchasing department should be
managed properly to achieve all of its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The Learning Journey :

• Define the strategic role of the purchasing department
• Perform accurate supplier evaluation
• Develop effective negotiation strategies with all suppliers
• Explain the importance of value analysis to purchasing
• Evaluate the performance of the department using proper Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Improve the efficiency of the purchasing department