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This Programme designed specifically to produce trained
PROFESSIONALS IN THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF PURCHASING and RESOURCING.
Whether an enterprise is involved in manufacturing, distribution
or service providing, the function of purchasing or buying on its
behalf is a job for professionals. Proficient purchasing can greatly
increase the efficiency, the competitiveness and the profitability of the
business; but unwise buying can seriously damage its operations, reputation
and its profit levels.
This very practical Programme covers the responsibilities
and duties of professional buyers, purchasing and resourcing officers /
managers employed in industry and commerce.
Major topics covered in the Advanced Program
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Purchasing objectives and strategies: formulation, implementation, evaluation
and control; strategic options.
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Purchasing organization: centralization and decentralization; purchasing
within the management hierarchy, co-ordination.
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Purchasing procedures, documentation and records. Information technology:
effects on purchasing and suppliers, human recourses in the supply chain:
recruitment, training and development styles and leadership.
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Sourcing; matching supply an demand. Specifying and assuring quality
of supplies. Support tools: tendering, forecasting, costing.
Purchasing research, performance and ethics.
On successfully completing this Advanced Program you
will:
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Have completed a professional Programme of Study with an Accredited College.
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Be awarded the Diploma on Purchasing & Resourcing Management
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Have attained a qualification beyond A level as are Higher National
Diploma and N/SVQ 4 for managerial and supervisory levels, showing you
possess competence in professional work activities.
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Have completed a Qualifying Programme towards the International Honours
Graduate Diplomas on Materials Management.
Courses are held on a full time basis or on a part time basis or by distance learning. Ask for details.
Assignments form
part of the course, which will finish off with a final examination.
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