Basic knowledge for your start as a buyer
The compact training training!
The most important basics of purchasing
- Interfaces to purchasing.
- Reducing purchasing costs - easier than you think.
- News on development + trends.
- Market research + observation.
Supplier management
- The suppliers as partners.
- Supplier development.
- Joint value creation.
The purchasing strategy
- Your procurement strategy.
- Successful defense against price increases.
- Procedure for supplier costing.
Purchasing organization
- Centralized or decentralized?
- Changing forms of organization.
- Operational vs. strategic purchasing.
- Project and commodity purchasing.
- Negotiation situations are recognized, even if they do not appear to be such at first glance.
- You will learn which aspects to focus on when preparing for negotiations.
- You will become familiar with different negotiation strategies and become aware of when to use which strategy and how to proceed.
- A negotiation simulator is used to experience how negotiating skills have a direct impact on the success of the negotiation.
Transfer to e-learning
- Summary of the most important negotiation steps.
- Transfer to classic purchasing negotiations.
- Checklists for preparation.
- After the trial is before the trial.
Important tools, methods and analyses at a glance
- Methods for analyzing ABC / XYZ.
- Cost-reducing measures after the analysis.
- Basics of product group management - why and when is it effective?
- Introduction to purchasing controlling: Making purchasing measurable and assessable.
Contents
Module 1: "Basics for purchasing - Part 1" (3 hours)
The most important basics of purchasing
- Interfaces to purchasing.
- Reducing purchasing costs - easier than you think.
- News on development + trends.
- Market research + observation.
Supplier management
- The suppliers as partners.
- Supplier development.
- Joint value creation.
The purchasing strategy
- Procurement strategies.
- Successful defense against price increases.
- Procedure for supplier costing.
Purchasing organization
- Centralized or decentralized?
- Changing forms of organization.
- Operational vs. strategic purchasing.
- Project and commodity purchasing.
Module 2: E-learning "Professional negotiation - well prepared for the optimum result"
- You recognize negotiation situations, even if they do not appear to be such at first glance.
- You will learn which aspects you should focus on in particular when preparing for negotiations.
- You know different negotiation strategies and know when to use which strategy and how to proceed.
- With the help of a negotiation simulator, you will experience how negotiating skills have a direct impact on the success of your negotiation.
Module 3: "Basics for purchasing - Part 2" (3 hours)
Transfer to e-learning
- Summary of the most important negotiation steps.
- Transfer to classic purchasing negotiations.
- Checklists for preparation.
- After the trial is before the trial.
Important tools, methods and analyses at a glance:
- Methods for analyzing ABC - XYZ.
- Cost-reducing measures after the analysis.
- Basics of product group management - why and when is it effective?
- Introduction to purchasing controlling: Making purchasing measurable and assessable.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
The most important basics for starting out as a buyer are taught in 3 modules. You will learn simple tools and methods for purchasing practice.
- Which interfaces are relevant for purchasing.
- How suppliers are optimally managed.
- Which strategy leads to optimal procurement and value creation.
- How to optimally prepare for and conduct negotiations.
Methods
Trainer input, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists.
Recommended for
newcomers in the professional field of purchasers who want to gain basic knowledge quickly. purchasers with initial practical experience, employees with points of contact to purchasing who want to update their knowledge.
Questions about the seminar content
Especially at the beginning, it can be difficult to keep track of all the topics in purchasing at once. That’s why training is divided training three modules that teach you the most important basics step by step. This will help you better organize the topics and build your knowledge systematically. As a result, you’ll find it easier to understand and apply the concepts.
In the Purchasing department, you’ll take on a wide range of tasks, from placing orders to coordinating with suppliers. During training , you’ll get training clear picture of which activities are truly relevant in your day-to-day work. This will give you a better understanding of what matters most in your role. It will help you tackle tasks in a more structured and efficient way, allowing you to quickly get up to speed with your daily responsibilities.
Many newcomers don’t know how operational and strategic procurement differ and work together. In training , you’ll learn to clearly understand and distinguish training areas. This will help you identify your current responsibilities and how your role can evolve, providing you with a roadmap for your future career path.
Cost-saving opportunities are a key lever in procurement, but they often go unnoticed. In training, you’ll learn how to better understand cost structures and identify specific areas for improvement. This will enable you to take a more proactive approach to realizing cost savings. As a result, you’ll be able to make a measurable contribution to the company’s success early on.
Negotiations are among the most important tasks in procurement from the very beginning. In training, you’ll learn how to prepare systematically and avoid common mistakes. This will help you approach discussions in a more structured and confident manner, improving both your reasoning and your demeanor. As a result, you’ll achieve better outcomes in price and contract negotiations.
Price increases are a common occurrence in purchasing and require a clear approach. In training, you’ll learn how to evaluate such requests and respond with well-reasoned arguments. This will enable you to better scrutinize and negotiate prices, strengthening your position suppliers. As a result, you’ll be able to handle difficult conversations with greater confidence.
- Customized training courses
- Direct application in practice
- Efficient use of time and resources