Operational Buyer is Distanslära's distance training for you who want to work in purchasing. You gain an understanding of the entire purchasing process, from planning and tender documents to negotiation and contracts. The training covers different purchasing strategies and how you work with and assess suppliers. Everything is studied fully remotely at a flexible pace.
Duration: 20 weeks
Format: Online
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per week (100, 50 or 25 % study pace; access to the material for up to two years)
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About the course.
The training has focused on giving the participant theoretical knowledge for understanding the entire purchasing process and its different focuses and strategies, such as the prerequisites for a buyer, how to work as a buyer, carry out a purchasing process and manage suppliers.
- Introduction to purchasing
- Basics of purchasing
- Planning and preparation for purchasing
- The purchasing process
- Supplier assessment
- The request for quotation
- Evaluation of tenders
- Negotiations and negotiation technique
- The purchasing agreement
What you will learn
What you learn.
You understand the prerequisites for the role of buyer.
You can plan and prepare a purchasing process.
You can carry out a complete purchasing process.
You can produce tender documents and evaluate tenders.
You master negotiation technique and purchasing agreements.
You can carry out supplier assessments and manage suppliers.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Introduction to purchasing
Overview of the purchasing field and its role.
Basics of purchasing
Basic purchasing concepts and strategies.
Planning and preparation
Preparing for a purchase.
The purchasing process
Carrying out the purchasing process step by step.
Supplier assessment
Assessment and selection of suppliers.
Tender documents and tenders
Tender documents and evaluation of tenders.
Negotiation and agreements
Negotiation technique and purchasing agreements.
Target audience
Who is this for?
For you who want to work as an operational buyer in a company or organisation and develop your skills remotely. No prior knowledge required.
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