This interactive workshop will discuss key points that Buyers need to embrace to be successful and contribute to corporate goals.

Topics include:

• How do you know exactly what to buy and who to buy from?
• What do you need to consider while talking with suppliers?
• When is better to negotiate vs. conducting bids?
• What needs to be included on a purchase order and why?
• Why is FOB important?
• What is total cost of ownership and how does it relate to price?
• Who benefits from using best in class type purchasing methods?

For face to face seminars and webinars, bring examples of 2 recent challenging tasks to be used for discussion and solutions.

Education Duration: 8 – 24 hours depending on detail

Consulting: Need more help? We are available to come to your site and provide an assessment and help you determine next step steps. You determine the duration and amount of involvement.

We have first hand experience in purchasing, inventory management and later as the department manager to get this done!

Contact us for more information to come to your site or attend a public event!