The following procurement programmes represent a range that span from introductory to Stategic skills levels. If you require further information, programme outlines or have a special requirement for procurement training click here to send details of your requirement.

The programme is designed to be used to address specific procurement needs, for example; when you need to buy more creatively; when you need to make significant cost reductions; when you are in a possible monopoly situation; when supply market is restricted; when a key supplier ends the relationship with little warning; when the sales margin is eroded and purchasing cost seems fixed.

Who Should attend? - Members of the multifunctional team at all levels of the organisation who are affected by the supply situation.

Most organisations have Business Plans that set out their overall strategy for delivering against business performance targets. However, these plans don't always cascade down the organisation in a meaningful way. This programme uses a unique one-page strategy model to explain the Strategic Planning process and can help Procurement Management to develop their own 3-5 year Procurement plan to meet the needs of their organisation. This workshop is highly configurable to suit client requirements. The model can be used simply as a training tool or to help participants to create a workable Strategic Plan.

Who Should attend? - Procurement Management and Senior staff involved with delivering Purchasing performance.

A Marketing Plan for the procurement function should be a key element in every procurement managers "tool kit". This programme will help participants develop and implement a practical marketing plan to raise the profile, and therefore the impact of procurement. This Interactive workshop ensures delegate participation, through substantial syndicate working to deliver elements of the Marketing Plan.

Who Should attend? - Procurement director, managers and team members who need to raise the profile and transform internal clients perception of procurement.

This interactive programme provides participants with an opportunity to understand the key elements of the strategic procurement process and how it works to deliver business needs at the tactical and strategic levels. This event will explore the costs associated with the purchase and use of bought-out materials and services within a manufacturing environment. Participants also need to understand how suppliers set their prices, what on-costs are added, or perhaps designed in. We will look at where and how costs can be taken out without impairing the quality or service levels needed to be achieved. During the workshop, we emphasise a creative team approach to identifying and pursuing cost reductions for both new and existing products and services.

Who Should attend? - Purchasing and Operations Managers and senior staff interested in understanding and reducing bought-in and process costs

Many people across the organisation come into contact with suppliers or are involved with bought-in goods and services. This workshop will help participants to gain a valuable understanding of the Procurement and Supply Chain process, of how suppliers view their customers and the steps in negotiation.

Who Should attend? - This event is aimed at people who obtain goods and services as part of their job or those entering the profession from other functions. It also caters for those people in need of refreshing / practicing their skills.

Learn how to exploit the new opportunities presented by the e-business revolution. Understanding e-procurement shows participants how to prepare properly for the transition to a procurement led customer-focused organisation that integrates systems with those of your business partners, to enable you to offer best products & services.

Who Should attend? - Procurement, Sales & Finance professionals who have the responsibility to deliver bottom line profit to the business.

A practical programme to enable delegates to understand the implications of using the Procurement Portfolio Matrix, and the benefits to strategy development; supplier selection and development; purchasing performance.

Who Should attend? - Senior Buyers and managers needing to develop to understanding and the practical aspects of applying this key-purchasing tool.

The choice and management of suppliers has a major impact on an organisation's ability to meet it's profit and customer service goals. Typically, manufacturers spend 50-70% of turnover on outsourced goods and services. The management of which, lies with the supplier who controls the strategy, people and processes. How much understanding and influence does your organisation have over this crucial area of activity? This workshop will explore methods of researching, approving and selecting suppliers from a quality and commercial perspective, together with control processes to keep them on track.

Who Should attend? - Procurement professionals and staff from other functions involved in supplier facing or approving roles.