A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection
Creating the Supplier Relationship
Course Overview
This five day intensive training course on Effective Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection is aimed at developing and furthermore strengthening the understanding of the crucial role played by the supplier in delivering customer service excellence through an effective supply chain.
Participants will learn how to evaluate the performance of both potential and current suppliers as well as assessing the factors that comprise an effective tender.
The course will also cover effective negotiations that bring long term value to the organisation.
The key highlights of this GLOMACS Purchasing, Tendering & Supplier Selection training course are:
- Planning
- Tendering
- Communication and Negotiation
- Supplier Management
- Measuring Performance
Training Outline
DAY 1: What is the Role of Purchasing in the Company?
- Introduction to Purchasing and its Contribution to the Organisation
- Purchasing Process and Cycle of Procurement
- Positioning Purchasing within the Company
- Vision, Mission and Value of Purchasing
- Where to find Performance Improvement?
DAY 2: Developing the Purchasing Strategy
- Developing Purchase Agreements
- Importance of being involved in Creating the Specification
- Supplier Selection Methodology
- Criteria for Pre-qualifying Suppliers
- Integrating the Supplier Selection Process
DAY 3: Selecting the Right Supplier & Evaluating Performance
- Conditioning the Supplier to Meet Your Requirement
- The Total Cost Approach to Purchasing
- Analysing Cost
- Analysing Value
- Life Cycle Costing
DAY 4: Tendering and Analysing The Bid
- Process Needs
- Types of Tender
- Electronic Commerce / E Auctions
- Evaluating a Bid Objectively
- Methods of Payment
DAY 5: Negotiating the Contract and Preparing a Plan of Improvement Action for Purchasing
- Defining Negotiation
- The Tools of the Negotiation Process
- Phases of a Negotiation
- Obstacles to Effective Negotiation
- Evaluating Performance Gaps
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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