An intensive professional development training course on
Purchasing and Procurement Methods
Best Practice Principles of Purchasing and Procurement for Managers
Why Choose Purchasing and Procurement Methods Training Course?
Online Training Course Overview
Are you wanting to manage your budgets, save costs and get the best value from suppliers?
This live online training course will provide you with a good understanding of the best practice principles of developing and agreeing on specifications for goods or services, use a range of proven models and methods used in supplier selection and master of the basics of negotiations.
It will help you to contribute to purchasing projects professionally and to obtain increased value and performance from your suppliers
What are the Goals?
Online Training Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Learn the different techniques to use for varying types of products and services
- How to develop the right specifications for goods or services with stakeholders,
- Balance cost, value, specification and service factors with increased confidence and accuracy
- Use an internal-consultant model to identify quality standards and performance criteria from the beginning
- Choose the right buying methodology when sourcing commodity products
- Manage terms and conditions effectively as part of a purchasing negotiation
- Principles for working with overseas or outsourced suppliers
- Encourage constant improvement in price and value from your suppliers
The Course Content
- Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement
- User proven supplier selection strategies to get the price and performance
- Developing good selection criteria for choosing a supplier
- How to develop and process that delivers ‘best practice’ when selecting suppliers
- Engaging with stakeholders effectively – before, during and after supplier selection
- What a good specification for goods and services looks like
- The importance of defining quality and performance standards at an early stage
- Three ways of setting contract terms and conditions and what to include
- Supplier Management and measuring supplier performance
- Preparing and running performance reviews and reports
Certificate and Accreditation
- An AZTech e-Certificate will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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