Course Description
This seminar focuses on skills for the experienced purchasing professional, addressing more mid-level to advanced contemporary, state-of-the-art topics in purchasing management. As more companies reach overseas for foreign purchasing, such present day issues as dealing with U.S. Customs (CBP), near sourcing options in Mexico, contract management, and better defining landed costs, among others, will be addressed in the course. In addition, you’ll explore an entire set of advanced metrics in both domestic and global sourcing, including RFP management, web-based sourcing, and more aggressive issues like going green, diversity purchasing, sustainability, and sourcing leadership. You’ll also experience case studies and real-life examples in order to understand how to respond to executive mandates regarding purchasing and supply management, contract issues, and more.
Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- More effectively lead and manage purchasing and sourcing teams and projects
- Recognize the role of the purchasing manager in the global supply chain
- Increase your skill in leveraging options to reduce risks and costs
- Build stronger capabilities in RFP management, vendor and supplier sustainability
- Create better SOWs and supplier contracts
- Understand how contract disputes are resolved with strategic negotiation
What You Will Cover
- Understanding purchasing complexities in today’s business world
- Understanding effective leadership skills in purchasing and sourcing
- Raising the complexity of “total cost of ownership”
- Developing landed cost modeling
- Leveraging web-based sourcing and procurement options
- Diversity management in procurement options
- Successful project management in purchasing and sourcing
- What you need to know about U.S. Government regulations in sourcing and purchasing
Who Should AttendExperienced supply chain purchasing personnel and others who deal with sourcing, purchasing, logistics, operations, and/or the management of vendor and supplier relationships.
Audience
Experienced supply chain purchasing personnel and others who deal with sourcing, purchasing, logistics, operations, and/or the management of vendor and supplier relationships.
Cancellation:Transfer, Cancellation and Refund Policy. For Classroom, Live Online and Webinar programs, you may transfer to a future session, send someone to take your place or cancel without penalty at any time up to three weeks prior to your program. If you provide AMA with less than three weeks’ notice, or fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire program fee. Programs included in AMA OnDemand offerings are not eligible for substitution, transfer, cancellation, return or refund. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. Please call us if you have any questions