Effective Assistant Buyer Training Course

Effective Assistant Buyer Training Course

This one day effective assistant buyer training course has been designed for those people who have some practical experience of operating in a purchasing environment but are looking to improve their understanding of their chosen profession so that they can be more effective in the workplace.

What you will learn

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the role of purchasing within an organisation
• Select Suppliers according to the needs of the business
• Measure and manage the performance of suppliers
• Have a working knowledge of E-procurement
• Apply practical negotiation skills
• Understand the various methods of order book management

Course Contents

This effective assistant buyer training course covers the following topics:

• The critical role of purchasing within the organisation
• Buyer roles and responsibilities
• Your effect on company profitability
• Quality, Delivery and Price
• Supplier Management
• Supplier selection and classification
• Supplier performance measurement
• Place and chase – Expediting
• Vendor managed inventory (VMI)
• P cards and the practical uses of E-procurement
• Expediting and order book management
• Record keeping and filing
• Organisation and routine
• Course Review

This is a non-residential training course. This course can be delivered in-house if required. For further information contact Aster Training on 01296 720281 for a Free Consultation to discuss your training requirements.