The International Buyer Mini MBA

International procurement is a complex process, which has the potential to provide many benefits to the organization in the form of lower prices, higher quality and improved supplier performance. In this programme you will learn how to:

• Locate, evaluate and manage international sources
• Implement best practices in international procurement
• Effectively draft an international procurement contract
• Manage the international movement of materials

This intensive 5 day programme starts with topics related to Management such as People Management; Leading Teams; Strategic Planning, Negotiating and Operational Excellence, topics commonly found on most MBAs. The second part of the week will be devoted entirely to international buying techniques and best practice.

Participants attending this program will:

• Examine how to locate and evaluate new sources internationally
• Consider the impact of the Internet on purchasing operations
• Review best practices in international purchasing
• Analyse ways of managing suppliers more effectively
• Study new concepts in inventory management
• Enhance their negotiating skills
• Understand the proper drafting of international contracts
• Plan for effective international transportation management