Categories > Purchasing, Inventory & Material Category:   The Complete Course on Purchasing Management     Program Duration : 5 Days Program Date : 10-14 March, 2012 Program Location : Cairo, Egypt Program Fees : US$ 3200/Per Person       PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:   This leading-edge training program captures in one single event the latest thinking on purchasing management, in particular the key areas and responsibilities of the purchasing manager, the purchase contract, the supplier selection, measuring purchasing performance and the strategic purchasing tools.   PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:   By the end of the course the participant will be able to: Strengthen his supplier relationships and gain better service and quality.  Enhance his negotiation and planning skills. Understand the ethical and legal aspects and the liabilities of purchasing within the law. Select and qualify suppliers. Confidently deal with the most difficult purchasing challenges. Learn how to develop a purchasing strategic plan.  PROGRAM OUTLINES: Management's philosophy on purchasing and the buyer's role. Buying cycle and requisition flow. How to read and interpret financial reports for supplier selection. Supplier scheduling, communication, and delivery commitment. Cost, price, and value analysis to obtaining better total costs. Purchase contracts. Negotiation skills for the buyer. Buying methods and strategies (tendering, direct order, and negotiation) Environment and regulatory frameworks. Cost, price and value analysis as a basis for obtaining optimal results.  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?   Purchasing managers, supervisors, and buyers. In addition procurement and corporate planning managers.