Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Excellence

Course date28 Sep - 09 Oct 2026VenueLondonCPD hours40Duration10 DaysFee£8,600The LTFE Guarantee100% satisfaction
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Effective purchasing is no longer just about price. It shapes resilience, quality, innovation, and reputation. This course builds practical capabilities to plan purchasing strategies, choose and manage suppliers, negotiate sound agreements, and ensure responsible, transparent buying practices across the organisation.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the role of purchasing in business value and risk reduction
  • Develop structured sourcing plans and evaluation approaches
  • Strengthen negotiation, contracting, and relationship management skills
  • Build continuous improvement practices for responsible purchasing

Who Should Attend?

  • Purchasing and buying professionals
  • Operations and supply professionals
  • Project and category leads involved in external spending
  • Managers seeking stronger control over suppliers and contracts
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Course Outline

  • Purpose and scope of modern purchasing
  • How purchasing supports business strategy
  • Roles and responsibilities in purchasing teams
  • Ethics and transparency as the foundation

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28 Sep - 09 Oct 2026London
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Price£8,600
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Thank you for the opportunity for having attended Advanced Skills of the Bid and Tender Management Process from London Training for Excellence. It was a good experience as I find myself with added knowledge so as to contribute I a more quality manner to my com…
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay by invoice or purchase order?

Yes — choose “By Invoice” at checkout and we’ll invoice your company. You can also pay instantly by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal, with confirmation the moment payment completes.

What’s included in the course fee?+

Expert-led tuition for the full course, all course materials, and your CPD certificate. The fee shown is per delegate; UK VAT is added for UK-billed bookings.

Will I receive a certificate?+

Yes — every course is CPD-accredited and this course carries 40 CPD hours, which you can put towards your professional portfolio.

Can I transfer to a different date if my plans change?+

Contact our team and we’ll do our best to move your booking to another scheduled date, subject to availability. We never cancel a confirmed booking.

Do you offer group discounts?+

Yes — register 3 delegates on the same course and pay for 2 with our 3-for-2 offer. For larger groups or private delivery, ask us for a group quote.

Can this course run in-house for my organisation?+

Yes — we deliver tailored in-house versions of this course worldwide, at your offices or a venue of your choice. Get in touch for a proposal.

How often do you update your course content?+

Our course content is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure we stay up to date with all the latest trends. After every course is completed we review the feedback and improve the material where necessary.

£8,60028 Sep - 09 Oct 2026 · London
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