This course provides a comprehensive introduction to procurement and supply chain management, equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate this vital business function.
Delegates Will Learn:
- The Basics of Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Introduction to procurement processes, key terminology, and the role of procurement in an organisation.
- The Impact Procurement Can Have: Understanding how procurement decisions influence business outcomes, including cost savings, supplier relationships, and sustainability.
- Understanding Contracts: Basic concepts of contracts and their importance in procurement, including key terms and how contracts are structured and managed.
- Understanding Negotiation: Introduction to negotiation strategies and techniques used in procurement to achieve favourable outcomes.
- Understanding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): An overview of how procurement can drive sustainability and social value within the supply chain.
- Understanding Stakeholders: Identifying key stakeholders in the procurement process and how to effectively manage relationships and expectations.
Who is it for?
- Newcomers to procurement
- Professionals from other fields who are transitioning into procurement
- Entry-level procurement staff
Who is it for?
Whether you’re an existing budget manager, brand new to budget management or aspiring to become a future manager, this course is for you.
Cost and duration
Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.
This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.
This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team. We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.
LOCATION
North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Meeting Spaces
Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT
AVAILABILITY – Places available
Date doesn’t suit?
2027 dates TBC 10.00 – 16.00
This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.
Click HERE to view Training Terms and Conditions
Price :
Members: £250 (Saving £250); Affiliate: £375 (Saving £125); Non-Members: £500 (All prices exclude VAT) Time:
10:00 - 16:00
Venue:
Chamber Meeting Spaces
11 Eastway Business Village Olivers Place,
Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT
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