An intensive professional development training course

The Complete Course on Purchasing Management

Purchasing Management: A to Z of Best Practices

Why Choose The Complete Course on Purchasing Management Training Course?

This Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course covers the skills required to lead a procurement team to world class performance. It focuses on the common “gaps” in performance that must be filled in order for Purchasing Management to provide the continuous improvements needed for organizations to meet their strategic objectives.

This The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course encourages everyone how to be proactive rather than reactive in procurement activities and how to be working on the “right” things that display Purchasing’s creativity, flexibility, and supply market knowledge. It establishes how to provide and measure purchasing contributions to the organization so that this critical function can be elevated as a core organization competency.

This The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course will feature:

  • The skills and attributes of world class Purchasing Personnel
  • Measuring leading performance
  • Selection and application of management strategies
  • Understanding the changing International Best Practices
  • Managing supplier to obtain best in class results

What are the Goals?

By the end of This The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course, participants will be able to:

  • Learn how to develop high performance purchasing organizations
  • Develop strategic purchasing plans & discuss how to improve internal customer service
  • Appreciate and see the analytics that guide procurement strategies
  • Explore many ways of reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Understand the most important competencies for purchasing personnel

Who is this Training Course for?

This The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

  • Procurement and Contracts personnel
  • Purchasing, Contract Administration, Projects personnel
  • Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance Personnel
  • Personnel involved in the planning and management of tender process
  • Leaders in the acquisition of materials, equipment and services

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This The Complete Course on Purchasing Management training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

The training course is highly interactive and will prompt delegates to reflect on their current practices and goals.  The tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide range of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and exercises in groups and pairs.

The Course Content

  • Stages to World Class Purchasing
  • How Purchasing is viewed today
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Developing Spend Profiles and the ABC Analysis
  • New Job Descriptions for Purchasing of the future
  • Purchasing Personnel Required Skill Sets
  • What are Best Practices
  • Purchasing Gap Analysis
  • Vision and Mission for Purchasing
  • Developing the Purchasing Department Strategic Plan
  • Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Procurement
  • Developing a Company Purchase Price Index
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • Methods of Cost Containment
  • Waste in the Supply Chain
  • Breaking Down the Elements of Supplier Cost
  • Commodity/Service Strategic Planning
  • Resisting Price Increases
  • Supplier Classification System
  • Supplier Qualification Methods
  • Supplier Performance Metrics
  • Apply Performance criteria to Purchasing Decisions
  • Process Mapping To Eliminate Low Value Activities
  • Applying eProcurement business process
  • Global Sourcing
  • International Labor Rates Comparison
  • Developing and Maintaining a Customer Focus
  • Basic Issues in Corruption And Fraud Prevention
  • Increasing the Level of Procurement Professionalism
  • Keeping Current in the profession

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
In Partnership With
Copex

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Available Sessions

Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 21-25 Apr 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 21-25 Apr 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 26-30 May 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 26-30 May 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 30 Jun-04 Jul 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 30 Jun-04 Jul 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 25-29 Aug 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 25-29 Aug 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 03-07 Nov 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 03-07 Nov 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management on 30 Mar-03 Apr 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 30 Mar-03 Apr 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management Online in Online
Venue: Online
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Date: 07-11 Apr 2025
Fee: US $3,950
Register for The Complete Course on Purchasing Management Online in Online
Venue: Online
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Date: 05-09 May 2025
Fee: US $3,950

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several convenient ways to register for our training programs:

  • Online: Explore our training calendar, choose the course that suits your needs, and click the “Register Now” button on the course details page.
  • Email: Share your details, including your name, organization, email address, and selected course, by sending an email to  info@aztechtraining.com
  • Phone: Reach out to us directly at +971 4 427 5400 or +971 4 427 5407, and our team will guide you through the registration process.

Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. This email will contain your registration details, invoice, and the necessary joining instructions for the course.

The training fees include full access to the training venue, along with comprehensive training materials to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, participants will be provided with writing supplies and stationery. To ensure comfort and convenience, the fee also covers lunch and refreshing coffee breaks throughout the duration of the course.

Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

Yes, we offer tailored corporate training solutions to meet your organization's specific needs. Please contact us at info@aztechtraining.com or call +971 4 427 5400 for more information.

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