Essentials of Purchasing is fast-paced, one-day seminar which is packed with useful information, from the basics of purchasing to the finer points of price/cost analysis. Newly appointed as well as experienced buyers can learn critical skills or refresh their understanding of the basics. This intensive, hands-on seminar will arm your purchasing, procurement, and buying personnel with the essentials they need to navigate within the framework of purchasing policies and procedures. It's the first step toward mastery of the supply management process.

Participants will learn to:

• Apply the basic process principles of successful purchasing
• Use cost/price analysis, specialized purchase, and freight application techniques
• Untangle the web of legalities that can affect purchasing decisions
• Develop and keep information and records up-to-date and accessible
• Choose the suppliers who provide the lowest overall cost for the best value

Recommended for:

• Newly appointed buyers who want sure-shot, formal training in a quick, intense format
• More experienced buyers who want a condensed review of the basics