This interactive training course ensures that delegates know how buying can contribute and when to apply a range of buying techniques. The course helps to eliminate the fear and uncertainty for the Professional Buyer, allowing delegates to contribute profitability to the organisation.
This Introduction to Buying course is available throughout the UK.
CPD Value 5.5 Hours
Course Benefits
- An understanding of the difference between value and cost
- The ability to distinguish between hard and soft negotiation skills
- The communication skills that can realise a profit in 5 minutes.
- The purchasing cycle
- Working across the organisation and stakeholder management
- Sourcing the market and source planning
- Buying methods such as tenders and quotations
- Negotiation strategies, persuasion methods and tactics
- Managing supplier performance
Our Birmingham Training Venue
Address
12 Hagley Road
Five Ways
Birmingham
B16 8SJ
0121 452 1144
Directions To Our Birmingham Venue
Just a 5-minute walk from Five Ways train station and steps from the city centre. Birmingham New Street Station is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk away, with a tram stop across the underpass, a bus stop by our patio, and on-site parking for those arriving by car.
Parking: We offer 56 on-site car parking spaces at
competitive rates of £7 per day and £15 overnight,
ideal for both short visits and extended stays.


This course is available in the following locations:
Introduction to Buying London
Introduction to Buying Bristol
Introduction to Buying Manchester
Introduction to Buying Edinburgh
Introduction to Buying Nottingham
Introduction to Buying Leeds