COURSE OVERVIEW:

The daily execution of purchasing activities provides significant opportunities for immediate cost savings and operational efficiency through the application of "Tactical Procurement" techniques. This course provides a comprehensive framework for "Tactical Purchasing Practices," focusing on the optimization of the "Procure-to-Pay" (P2P) cycle to reduce transaction costs and improve vendor responsiveness. It addresses the strategic importance of managing "Small-to-Medium" spend categories while maintaining rigorous standards of compliance and quality.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical application of "Price Analysis," the management of "Spot Buys," and the implementation of "Catalog-Based" purchasing. Participants will learn how to utilize "Electronic Sourcing" (e-Sourcing) tools, manage "Internal Stakeholder" requirements, and oversee "Purchase Order" (PO) accuracy. The course provides practical tools for "Supplier Selection," "Tactical Negotiation," and the management of "Order Expediting" to ensure on-time delivery.

Coverage includes the analysis of "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) at the unit level, the implementation of "Blanket Purchase Agreements" (BPA), and the execution of "Payment Term Optimization." Attendees will explore the "Ethical Standards" of purchasing and learn how to reduce "Maverick Spend" through improved internal controls. By mastering tactical purchasing practices, professionals will be able to deliver immediate "Bottom-Line Savings," reduce administrative burden, and ensure that the organization’s daily operational needs are met with maximum fiscal efficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Optimize the "Procure-to-Pay" (P2P) process for efficiency.
• Apply "Price Analysis" and "Benchmarking" to spot purchases.
• Implement "Blanket Purchase Agreements" (BPA) for recurring spend.
• Execute "Tactical Negotiations" focused on immediate savings.
• Utilize "e-Procurement" and "Digital Catalog" systems.
• Reduce "Maverick Spend" through improved internal compliance.
• Manage "Purchase Order" (PO) lifecycle and "Expediting" tasks.
• Evaluate "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) for tactical buys.
• Optimize "Payment Terms" and "Discount Utilization."
• Select and "Vet" suppliers for low-to-medium risk categories.
• Implement "Purchasing Ethics" and "Anti-Fraud" controls.
• Track "Purchasing Savings" and "Efficiency Metrics" (KPIs).

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Buyers, Purchasing Officers, Procurement Coordinators, Category Specialists, and Warehouse Supervisors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.