Purchasing and Procurement Basics Course

Purchasing and procurement functions are about much more than bringing goods and services into an organization. They are the foundation of strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers. Since many companies source products from around the globe more frequently than ever, a procurement manager needs strong capabilities. These skills cannot just be learned on the job: they need to be taught. As well, the value of procurement is now recognized as an integral part of cost control within the organization. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of procurement, including what a supply chain looks like, the purchasing cycle, essential tools and strategies for making the best purchasing relationships work, managing bids, and more.

This course will teach you how to:

• Describe what a supply chain is
• Describe your procurement department’s role within the organization
• Understand the principles of the purchasing cycle
• Apply the steps needed for managing a competitive bid process, from the request for proposals or qualifications through to negotiating the contract
• Identify what it takes to set up a competitive bid for a contract
• Defend your position on why a particular supplier should be selected based on an evaluation strategy
• Be responsible for managing supplier performance, including controlling quality and setting and monitoring standards
• Apply the tools of the procurement trade, from PC-based applications to cloud-based solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are the free online courses really free?
  Yes, its free for only a limited time.
• How long are the free online course for?
  3 to 5 weeks, depending on how long the board members choose to open it.
• How many courses are free in the free courses page?
  There are 101 free online courses in the free courses page.
• What are the prizes to be won once I participate for the free online courses?
  Laptops, pocket Wi-Fi with 40GB Data, and Cash Prizes.
• Who can participate for the free online courses?
  All nationalities and anyone above the age of 13, but only individuals from 18 years and above can participate for the prizes to be won.
• What qualification do I need to participate for the free online courses?
  You do not need any qualification to participate.
• Do I need to be a computer literate to participate for the free technology courses?
  No previous knowledge/experience is required.
• Where can I take these free courses?
  You can take this courses from the comfort of your home.
• What screening process do you carry-out on anyone that participates for the prizes?
  We make sure they follow the necessary steps to participate, these steps includes:
  Step 1: Enroll for one of the free online courses
  Step 2: Study the course you enrolled for
  Step 3: Print and send your certificate of completion to info@teachours.com
  Step 4: Write a review at the end of the course
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