Fundamentals of Purchasing Skills for New Buyers and Purchasers (Online)

This training programme aims to equip learners with skills and knowledge in purchasing management fundamentals and various methods of operating the daily purchasing processes, and purchasing techniques to increase savings on purchases.

Programme Objective

At the end of the training programme, the learner will be able to:

 

  1. Understand the principles of the Six “Rights”, role of the purchasing, supplier development, purchase control, techniques and tactics in purchasing negotiation.
  2. Examine purchasing administration and Control, design supplier performance measurements.
  3. Develop supplier evaluation and certification, evaluate price and cost analysis.

Programme Outline

1. The Six “Rights” in Purchasing

 

  • Purchasing Objectives, Six “Rights” in purchasing

 

2. The Role of the Purchasing in Today’s Organization

 

  • Functional Purchasing, Cross Functional Purchasing, etc.

 

3. Purchasing Administration and Control

 

  • Purchasing Cycle, Procurement Cycle, etc.

 

4. The Concept of Supplier Development

 

  • Supplier Development, CSR, etc

 

5. The Concept of Supplier Performance Measurement

 

  • Supplier Performance Measurement, etc.

 

6. The Supplier Evaluation and Certification

 

  • Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Relationship, etc.

 

7. Approach to Purchase Control

 

  • Qualitative assessment, Buying efficiency, etc.

 

8. Purchasing Negotiation

 

  • Why, what and when to negotiate? Basic negotiation strategy in Purchasing, etc

 

9. Price and Cost Analysis in Purchasing

 

  • What is Price Analysis and Cost Analysis, Factors in price analysis, etc.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

Suitable for New buyers, Purchasing Executives, New hire to Purchasing, Purchasing Assistant

Programme Fee

SMF Member: $560

Non-Member: $620

Course fees before GST

 

Note that purchases of goods and services from GST-registered businesses will be subject to GST at 8% GST and it will be adjusted to 9% GST from 1st January 2024. The GST amount calculated will be based on full course fees.

Pre-Requisites

Completed PSLE and are able to speak, read and write in basic English

Terms & Conditions

1. All notice of transfer/withdrawal / deferment must be given in writing and submitted at least 2 weeks prior to course commencement.

 

2. An administrative fee of $60 (GST inclusive) will be imposed if notice is received less than 2 weeks.

 

3. If notice of withdrawal is received:
– At least 1 week before commencement of the course, a 20% of the full course fee will be charged. For government-funded course, a 20% of full course fee before funding will be charged.
– Less than 1 week before commencement of the course, a 30% of the full course fee will be charged. For government-funded course, a 30% of full course fee before funding will be charged.
– No show on the scheduled date, a full course fee will be levied. For government-funded course, a full course fee before funding will be charged.

 

4. For all government-funded programmes (WSQ & Non-WSQ), funding is only applicable to:
– Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
– Participants who have achieved at least 75% attendance and passed all required assessments.
– Full course fee will be charged to participants who fail to meet the above-mentioned criteria.

 

5. Certificates or Statement of Attainment or Certificate of Attendance will only be issued to participants who have achieved 75% attendance and undergo assessment (if applicable).

 

6.When a course is cancelled, fails to commence or fails to complete under unforeseen circumstances, participant is allowed to defer the intake at no cost or withdraw from the course; under such situation, a full refund of the advance payment will be given.

 

7. Notice of change in participant’s name must be given in writing, no less than 5 days prior to course commencement.

 

8. SMF reserves the right to change the venue, cancel or postpone the event without prior notice and full refund will be given under such circumstances. Such modifications shall become effective immediately upon the posting thereof. Please approach your account manager for more queries.

 

9. SMF Centre for Corporate Learning Pte Ltd has a Data Protection Policy which provides more information about how we collect, use and disclose your personal data. Please click the link below to know more.
https://www.smfccl.sg/privacy/

Appeal Process

1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.

 

2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.

 

3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.

 

4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.

 

5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.

 

6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.

 

7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.

 

8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal together with the appeal fee of $108.00 (inclusive of 8% GST).

 

9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.

 

10. The assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.

 

11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.

 

12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.

 

13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.

 

14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.

 

15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

 www.smfccl.sg/appeal/

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