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Manufacturing (Procurement and E-Procurement) Course

Manufacturing (Procurement and E-Procurement) Course

By One Education

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 4 hours

  • All levels

Description

If you're interested in mastering the art of procurement and e-procurement in the manufacturing industry, you've come to the right place! With our comprehensive course, you'll learn everything you need to know to excel in this field.

Imagine being able to reduce time to market, analyse and reduce risk in the supply chain, manage competitive bids and improve efficiency and accuracy, all while ensuring quality. This is the power of procurement and e-procurement, and with our course, you can achieve these goals and more.

Enrol today to learn from industry experts and gain the skills necessary to become a successful procurement professional.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of procurement and its strategic role in the manufacturing industry.

  • Analyse and evaluate suppliers using various purchasing toolkits.

  • Manage competitive bids and develop effective supplier relationships.

  • Identify and reduce risk in the supply chain.

  • Improve efficiency and accuracy in the procurement process.

  • Master the principles and concepts of e-procurement.

Why People Love And Enrol The Course From One Education

  • Eligibility for a CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of Course

  • Learning materials of our course contains engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort

  • Freedom to study at your own pace

  • 24/7 access to the course materials for 12 months

  • Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday)

This masterclass online training course is designed by industry experts and will give you an in-depth understanding of this topic. The course features easy-to-digest modules that break down each topic and ensure all our students receive an unrivalled and thorough learning experience.

If you want to work in this rapidly growing sector and stand out from the competition, then our course is the perfect place to kickstart your dream career.

On the course, we guarantee that you will gain relevant skills and acquire tremendous knowledge on the subject. The certificate you'll achieve after completing the course will help you land the job you want in a related field.

Enjoy a pleasant and professional 100% online learning experience and enrol in our today and take control of your career!

Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01: Supply Chain Basics

  • Defining Supply Chain Management

  • Procurement & Its Strategic Role

  • The Evolution of Purchasing through Procurement

  • Reducing Time to Market

  • Summary

  • Assessment

Module 02: Role of Procurement in an Organisation

  • Purchasing and Supply in Different Types of Organisation

  • Centralisation & Decentralisation

  • Methods of Organising the function

  • Departmental Organisation

  • Purchasing in the Organisation Structure

Module 03: The Purchasing Cycle

  • The Steps in the Cycle

  • Additional Points to Consider

  • Identifying a Need

  • The Purchase Requisition

  • Material Requirements

  • Planning Schedule

  • Developing a System

  • Identifying Suppliers

  • Issuing the Purchase Order

  • Issuing a Change Order

  • Invoice Auditing

Module 04: Purchasing Toolkits

  • Analysing the Price

  • General Economic Issues

  • Variable-Margin Pricing

  • Six Categories of Cost

  • Analysing Costs

  • Evaluating Suppliers

Module 05: Managing Competitive Bids

  • RFP's and RFQ's

  • Using Weighted Analysis

  • The Halo Effect

  • Using a Selection Committee

  • Elements of the Analysis

  • Creating a Contract

  • Ethical Considerations

Module 06: Quality Management

  • Defining Quality

  • Quality System

  • Specifications

  • Defining Specification

  • Standardisation

  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control

  • Tests for Quality Control and Reliability

Module 07: Supplier Relationship Management

  • Defining Supplier Relationship Management

  • Collaborative Business Relationships

  • Relationship Formation

  • Models of Supplier Relationships

  • The Termination of Relationships

Module 08: Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain

  • Defining Risk Management

  • The Risk Management Process

  • Internal and External Drivers of Key Risks

  • Risk Description

  • Risk Estimation

  • Risk Identification Techniques

  • Risk Analysis Methods and Techniques

  • Best Practice of Risk management

Module 09: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy

  • Reason for Evaluating Supplier Performance

  • Things to Evaluate

  • Quantitative Approaches to Supplier Evaluation

  • Service Level Agreement

  • The Seven Cs of Effective Supplier Evaluation

Module 10: Category Management

  • Introduction to Category Management

  • Categories of Category Management

  • Themes of Category Management

  • Category Management Risk Profiling

  • Corporate Travel

  • Capital Investment Procurement

Module 11: Inventory Management

  • Introduction

  • Provisioning System

  • Order Quantities & Stock Control

  • Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

  • Defining MRP

  • The Main Features of an MRP System

  • MRP2

  • Distribution Resource Planning

  • Enterprise Resource Planning

  • Lean & Agile Supply

Module 12: E-Procurement

  • E-SCM & E-Procurement

  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

  • E-Hub, Exchanges, Portals, Marketplace

  • E-Catalogue

  • E-Auction

  • E-Payment

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above in order to pass. After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a CPD accredited certificate.

Exam & Retakes:

It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

  • Manufacturing professionals interested in procurement and e-procurement.

  • Business professionals looking to enhance their procurement skills.

  • Students interested in pursuing a career in procurement in the manufacturing industry.

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Anyone and everyone with a knack for learning can enrol on this course without any hesitation.

Learn online from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study when it suits you and complete the course at your own pace.

All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Purchasing Manager - £37,500

  • Supply Chain Manager - £42,000

  • Procurement Officer - £28,000

  • Inventory Manager - £30,000

  • Materials Manager - £34,000

  • Category Manager - £45,000

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