Contents
The important basic rules for procurement contracts
- Which contract type for which procurements?
- Differences between supply/service and usage contracts.
- Which regulations from the BGB and HGB do I need to know?
- When do framework agreements make sense?
- Checklists, sample contracts, formulation aids.
Sources of errors in quotations, orders, order confirmations
- What is the effect of binding/flexible offers, target price and budget offers?
- Conclusion of contract verbally, by fax, by e-mail, via portals - what do I need to look out for?
- Who has to order, who has to confirm? What can I rely on? Protection of legitimate expectations in the HGB.
What you need to know about purchasing and delivery conditions ( Terms and conditions ) need to know:
- Legal consequences if terms and conditions of purchase and delivery are included.
- How do I ensure that only my terms and conditions of purchase apply?
- Examples of effective and ineffective Terms and conditions -clauses.
- Get out of the Terms and conditions : the "negotiation" of clauses, negotiation minutes.
How are my suppliers liable for defects and damage?
- Legal forms: OHG, KG, GmbH, GmbH & Co. KG, AG, UK Ltd, important differences.
- Protection through warranty and performance bonds, insurance.
- Further precautionary measures against supplier insolvencies.
What should I do in the event of service disruptions?
- Errors in the incoming goods inspection, formulation of defect reports.
- When can I demand supplementary performance, withdrawal, reduction, compensation? What are "reasonable deadlines"?
The 1x1 of delay in delivery, clauses, setting deadlines, enforcing damages
Important rules for procurement abroad
Further practical topics:
- What do quality, durability and manufacturer guarantees do?
- Acceptance of work services - what must the purchasing department pay attention to?
- Protection through contractual penalties, maximum amounts, proposed clauses.
- Overview of product liability - when is the manufacturer liable?
- Terms of payment: no payment terms over 60 days?
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
In this training course you will gain confidence in
- the drafting of your procurement contracts and the differences between sales contract, work contract and service contract law,
- Protection through contractual penalties, guarantees, product liability,
- the secure and fast conclusion of contracts,
- Strategies/measures in the event of a conflict between purchasing and delivery conditions,
- Measures in the event of contract crises and supplier insolvencies and
- the correct response to missed delivery deadlines.
Methods
Trainer input, numerous practical cases, interactive exercises, "legal quiz". Checklists, formulation aids and specific practical tips round off your knowledge in the best possible way.
Recommended for
Purchasing specialists and (juniorpurchasers who want to learn the basics of purchasing law or refresh their knowledge. This course is also suitable for interested Employees from other areas, such as quality management or Employees and management assistants with a strong connection to purchasing and procurement.
Further recommendations for "Law for purchasers"
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Seminar evaluation for "Law for purchasers"
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Start dates and details
Wednesday, 04.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 05.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 17.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 18.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 16.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 17.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 23.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 24.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 21.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 22.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 20.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 21.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 04.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 05.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 24.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 25.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 16.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 17.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Training is guaranteed to take placeThe next booking ensures this course will take place- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
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