The main objective of this Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection Process training is to empower professionals with—

• complete knowledge of various aspects and important functions related to and contributing to effective purchasing
• the required knowledge and experience to make better decisions related to purchasing
• the ability to carry out detailed scrutiny and analyses of various aspects, including strengths and weaknesses, of suppliers to be able to decide the best to take forward operations in the most effective way
• the necessary knowledge and skillset to roll out tenders as well as analyse those received to choose the best supplier from a cost-effectiveness and dependability point of view
• the skillset and capabilities to assume critical positions of purchasing decision making for the organisation, leading to career growth and progression
• better negotiation skills to effectively decide the most friendly and fruitful clauses in supplier contracts
• the attention to detail and experience to identify gaps in supplier contracts and address these to mitigate risks and increase the credibility of the organisation
• better stakeholder management skills and effective communication to maintain long-term, successful relationships with suppliers for consistent flow of goods to customers
• the required strategic skills to define purchasing plans to the benefit of the organisation, increasing profits and contributing to growth and development
• the confidence and knowledge to train other professionals on best practices for purchasing, tendering and supplier selection

Courses at Solid State Training are framed, keeping in mind scope for minor changes as per the intended audience. Therefore, before each training session, a course is thoroughly reviewed and amended, if necessary, to suit the training audience. Lectures are delivered by experienced professionals from the relevant domain, while trainee participation is facilitated through group activities and assignments. Role-plays and case study discussions aid in practical relevance to the theoretical content. The above form of training is typical of Solid State Training and is called the Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model.

By professionals enrolling for this Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection Process course, organisations will derive the following benefits:

• Better purchasing decisions and effective supplier selection because of these handled by trained and experienced professionals
• More objective and calculated selection of suppliers to handle critical processes of the supply chain
• Effective negotiation to achieve the best costs and most fruitful agreements or contracts with suppliers
• Regular training of all employees on best practices for effective purchasing, tendering and supplier selection
• Better cost management resulting in increased profits, which in turn contribute to organisational growth
• Increased credibility because of the continuous supply of goods and services, leading to greater investments, organisational growth and client satisfaction
• Better risk assessment and management
• Better stakeholder and supplier relationships for long-term stability and sustainability

Professionals enrolling for this Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection Process course will benefit in the following ways:

• Complete understanding of purchasing, tendering and supplier selection for one’s organisation
• Better understanding, confidence, and capabilities to successfully negotiate agreements or contracts with suppliers
• Better decision-making skills with regard to purchasing
• Increased skill and experience to scrutinise tenders and choose the best supplier based on credibility, stability, etc
• Greater ability to contribute to organisational growth through reduced costs, increased profits, and long-term supplier relationships