Training for New Buyers

The American Management Association is sponsoring training on “Fundamentals of Purchasing for the New Buyer.” They will be offering it in five locations throughout the country (closest is San Francisco) during October and November 2008. It’s a little pricey for the three day training ($2,095 for non-members and $1,895 for members).

Topics to be covered include:

• The Buyer’s Role in Today’s Organization
• Managing the Supplier Base and Relationships
• Making Effective Procurement Decisions: Applying Price, Cost and Value
• Tools for Enhancing Material and Product Flow
• Specialized Purchasing Instruments, Contracting Methods and Electronic Purchasing
• Professional Practices
• Negotiating Skills for the Buyer

For more information and registration, click here.