Outline

1- The role of the purchasing/supply functions

2- Evolution of supply management

3- Strategic purchasing supply initiatives

4- Buying from the right supplier

5- Develop a global vision

6- Building rapport with suppliers

7- Buying the right quality

8- Purchasing approach to inventory

9- Buying at the right price

10- Negotiations-keystone of effective buying

11- Global supply demands

12- Using cost reduction techniques

13- Legal issues buying

14- Buying for service- type companies and MRO

15- Improving management of the purchasing job

16- Transportation strategies to reduce costs

17- Measurements of purchasing performance

18- A look into the future

19- Project procurement management as PMI