{"product_id":"purchasing-and-procurement-basics","title":"Purchasing and Procurement Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-team-licence-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ebsi-sales-wrapper --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-sales-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop practical knowledge and confidence in Purchasing and Procurement Basics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing and procurement extends past getting the products and services that the organization needs at the right time and the right cost. This field has evolved to include relationship building, supply chain management integration, and communication with stakeholders to continually improve processes and results. This course covers all the essentials of purchasing and procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this course matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will gain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in Purchasing and Procurement Basics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for exporters, importers, logistics and supply-chain professionals, SME owners and international trade practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e self-paced online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional development:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPD course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003ePurchasing and procurement extends past getting the products and services that the organization needs at the right time and the right cost. This field has evolved to include relationship building, supply chain management integration, and communication with stakeholders to continually improve processes and results. This course covers all the essentials of purchasing and procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003eSome of the topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe five rights of purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecklist for supplier evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purchasing cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging competitive bidding with RFPs and RFQs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for successful negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgile procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of cross-functional teams in purchasing and procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools of the trade, such as EDI, ERP, and e-commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul 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Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession One: Course Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Two: Supply Chain Management Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining the Terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Value of Procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Makes Perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Assignment Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Three: The Purchasing Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle Overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying a Need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearching Your Options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons Learned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Four: Purchasing Toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzing the Price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Categories of Cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Much?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzing Costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating Suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiation Basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollaboration Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Learning Curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Five: Managing Competitive Bids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing Through RFP’s and Tenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a Contract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthical Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthical Dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Six: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging Supplier Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting and Monitoring Delivery Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Seven: Analyzing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhose Risk Is It Anyway?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgile Procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Risk Management Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Eight: Managing Internal Relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcurement’s Role in the Organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpell It Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Your Mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-Functional Teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink About It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Nine: Tools of the Trade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools of the Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating Your Department\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Reading List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Action Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul 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