A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Advanced Procurement Skills

Enhancing Procurement for Peak Performance

27-31 Jan 2025
Dubai
$5,950
 
02-06 Jun 2025
Istanbul
$5,950
 
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025
London
$5,950
 
13-17 Jan 2025
Online
$3,950
 
10-14 Nov 2025
Online
$3,950
 

Course Overview

Procurement is the vital organizational process of acquiring goods and materials in the most cost-effective manner, acknowledged as a key driver of profitability through cost reduction. This Advanced Procurement Skills training course delves into the purchasing process within the broader supply chain context, emphasizing the crucial relationships with suppliers and customers. Participants will explore methods to align supplier and customer strategies, ultimately enhancing profitability. The course covers procurement management comprehensively, addressing strategic, tactical, and operational aspects across the supply chain. Upon completion, delegates will be equipped to implement cost-saving ideas across various business areas, driving significant improvements in their organizations.

Training Objectives

By attending this COPEX Training course you should achieve these goals:

  • How to Understand the Process of Purchasing Within Their Organisations
  • How to Determine the Best Strategy for Managing and Rating Suppliers
  • How to Identify Cost Savings Through Changes to Processes
  • How to Improve Negotiation Skills
  • An Understanding of How to Make Improvements to Organization Processes

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable for middle and senior managers who have responsibility for operational areas in the organisation, as well as consultants and professionals who support them. For example:

  • Operational Managers
  • Financial Managers
  • Buyers
  • Board Level Executives and Non-Executives

Training Outline

Day One: Purchasing and the Organisation
  • Purchasing and its contribution to the organisation
  • The Supply Chain
  • The influence of the External Environment
  • Purchasing Organisations
  • The Procurement Cycle
  • Critical Supply Strategies
DAY 2: Day Two: Supplier Management
DAY 3: Day Three: Communication and Change
DAY 4: Day Four: Negotiation Techniques
DAY 5: Day Five: Managing Procurement Talent

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

We can customize this
training course for you!

At Copex Training, we offer customizable courses designed to fit your specific needs. whether it's refining procurement practices or enhancing leadership and management skills, we tailor our programs to meet your unique goals and challenges. Let us create a training solution that delivers real results for your team.
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Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.