Fundamentals of Procurement

2012 Dates: 21 November 2011 - 23 November 2011, 20 February - 22 February, 5 November - 7 November
Venue: IIR Training House, Rosebank, Johannesburg
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Unlock the critical tools, techniques and processes required for the successful streamlining of your procurement operations

7 Procurement Skills you will Acquire at this Training Course:

• Utilise the 6-steps of procurement in your purchasing activities
• Acquire vital procurement tools needed for skilled procurement practitioners
  a. Vendor Management
  b. Principals of Tendering and Biding
  c. Vendor Management
• Master essential negotiation skills in order to ensure a favourable outcome and best price for your organisation
• Set watertight Contracts and Service Level Agreements that have the essential clauses and terms of agreement
• Examine best practices in auditing your procurement function
• Identify the key procurement policies and procedures that impact on your purchasing activities
• Obtain the practical skills to implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through assessing the vital importance of astute financial management

Your expert facilitator Greg Dalton

Greg Dalton is a seasoned lecturer and financial consultant with special expertise in Auditing, Income Tax and Financial Analysis.  He holds a B.Com C.A. and is the area head of Finance at UNISA.  He has extensive corporate experience in these fields, having spent numerous years in the Finance field at some of South Africa’s most prominent organisations.  His vast amount of knowledge and insight regarding the challenges and latest developments in the financial profession puts him in an excellent position to deliver cutting-edge content to delegates from a breadth of industries.