Purchasing correspondence course
Efficient Procurement Management: Strategic Negotiation, Supplier Management, and Strengthening the Supply Chain
The distance learning course in purchasing has been reviewed and approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7574526.
Author: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Lechner
In this module you will learn ...
- know the importance, tasks and objectives of modern purchasing in an organization,
- strengthen value creation through purchasing,
- apply systematic purchasing methods,
- select and manage suppliers,
- implement the purchasing process safely for the stakeholder groups.
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
Author: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Lechner
In this module you will learn ...
- know the importance, tasks and objectives of strategic purchasing,
- strengthen strategic value creation through purchasing,
- apply the methods of strategy development and implementation,
- transfer corporate strategies to purchasing,
- master the handling of strategic suppliers.
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
Author: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Lechner
In this module you will learn ...
- the meaning and classification of basic terms such as risk, resilience and crisis management,
- a structured process for risk identification, assessment, management and monitoring,
- differentiate between operational, strategic, technological and legal risks as well as market risks and sustainability risks,
- know the effects of the risks,
- Specific strategies for increasing resilience in purchasing and the supply chain (sourcing strategies, supplier management, early warning systems and structural measures).
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
Author: Prof. Dr. Wanja Wellbrock
In this module you will learn ...
- know the theoretical foundations of SCM, such as transaction cost theory and the bullwhip effect,
- the target categories of SCM,
- consider the key aspects of the alignment and management of the SC,
- know a design model for SCM,
- different supply chain management concepts,
- practical examples from the automotive industry,
- know the future trends of SCM.
Author: Carina Albers
In this module you will learn ...
- understand the importance of contracts,
- know different types of contracts,
- understand the meaning of the law applied,
- know different types of law,
- understand the structure and nature of contracts.
Author: Reinhard Bleiber
In this module you will learn ...
- know the benefits of finance and accounting for your work,
- the working methods and instruments used in finance and accounting,
- correctly classify the tasks, preparation and benefits of corporate planning,
- to form, assess and safely use important key figures,
- costs with regard to their origin, distribution over time and correlations.
Author: Martin Brandstetter
In this module you will learn ...
- understand the importance, tasks and objectives of the detailed description of requirements,
- know the importance of supporting those in need in determining their requirements,
- exploit the possibilities of recognizing technological trends,
- utilize the possibilities of focusing on value-adding product features,
- understand the role of quality, lack of quality and their focus in standards.
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
Author: Martin Brandstetter
In this module you will learn ...
- understand the role of data in purchasing,
- utilize the opportunities to improve data quality,
- know the systems in purchasing, their importance and interaction with other systems,
- understand the approaches of electronic purchasing,
- utilize the possibilities of automating processes in purchasing,
- know the possibilities of the various approaches to digitalization in purchasing.
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
In this e-learning you will learn ...
- Distinguish negotiations from other conversational situations,
- Recognize blockades in negotiations and skilfully avoid them,
- Tips and tricks to make the needs of your counterpart visible,
- to switch from the factual to the relationship level in negotiations,
- using the Harvard concept to create a win-win situation for both parties,
- prepare a negotiation professionally,
- to interrupt negative patterns in order to open up new options for action.
You can find more information about this e-learning at www.haufe-akademie.de/34965
Author: Dr. Robert Freidinger
In this module you will learn ...
- know the importance, preparation and conduct of negotiations,
- understand the negotiation process/cycle,
- use manners with people correctly,
- conduct competitive and cooperative negotiations,
- Apply methods, tools, tactics and strategies of negotiation,
- to assess when negotiation makes sense and when it does not.
If you wish, you can also take part in an in-depth training training course on the topic (duration: 90 minutes).
Advanced Course:Introduction to and Operational Purchasing (90 min)
In-Depth Session:Strategic Procurement and Corporate Strategy (90 min)
In-Depth Session:Risk Management & Resilience (90 min)
Advanced Course:Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management (90 min)
In-Depth Session:Technical Purchasing (90 min)
Advanced Course:Electronic Procurement (90 min)
In-depth session:Negotiations (90 min)
Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere
- 18 months of access: No time pressure—you set the pace.
- Print & digital: Learn anytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.
- Optional online seminars: Expand your knowledge live with experts.
Your all-inclusive package – guided from start to finish
- Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We’ll mail your printed study materials to you.
- Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content.
- Learn together: Join the learning community to ask questions and join study groups.
Your benefit
- Strategic Procurement: Product category strategy , TCO, and measurable savings.
- Negotiation Skills: Tactics , Data, and Arguments for Better Prices and Terms.
- Digital Transformation in Procurement: Tools, Data, and Automation for Efficiency.
- Supplier Management: Evaluation , Development, and Performance in the Supply Chain.
- Cost Management and Supply Chain Management: Cost Analysis, Process Optimization, Risk Management.
- Technical and legal expertise: Contract drafting and quality assurance to ensure smooth processing.
Certified degree available
Complete your distance learning course with the " certified buyer Distance Learning Course E-Exam." You can find all the details in the certified buyer Distance Learning Coursebuyer 41205).
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Recommended for
- Professionals in purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management who wish to deepen their knowledge.
- (Cross-functional)newcomersfrom fields such as production, controlling, or IT.
- practitioners who wish to deepen their skills in negotiation, risk management, contract law, and digital transformation.
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Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.
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Start dates and details
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Training is guaranteed to take placePartial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT
€710.04 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
3. Partial invoice:
€596.67 plus VAT.
€710.04 including VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
FAQs about the distance learning course in purchasing
In purchasing, operational requirements and strategic expectations often coincide. Without a sound basic knowledge, it is difficult to set priorities and make decisions with confidence. Systematic knowledge building on procurement processes, purchasing strategies, and supplier management provides orientation and helps to accomplish tasks in a structured and confident manner.
Short-term savings can lead to dependencies or risks in the long term. Strategic thinking in purchasing means taking market conditions, supplier structures, and corporate goals into account. This results in decisions that not only reduce costs but also strengthen the company's competitiveness.
To optimize processes, you need to analyze existing workflows and identify potential for improvement. There are proven methods you can use to speed up workflows while increasing the quality and efficiency of purchasing.
In negotiation situations, it is important to be focused and prepared. You can learn how to conduct structured negotiations, present your arguments convincingly, and thus establish better conditions and stable supply relationships.
Digital solutions and automated processes offer enormous efficiency gains. By understanding how to use these technologies effectively in purchasing, you can not only save time, but also reduce sources of error and make informed decisions that promote the success of the company.
Professional development must be compatible with everyday working life. Flexible learning makes it possible to work on content independently of time constraints and to apply the knowledge acquired directly in the job. This results in a high degree of practical relevance without having to neglect ongoing projects or professional commitments.
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