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Procurement & Supply Chain

Purchasing Fundamentals for New Buyers

Duration
5 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R18,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Every effective buyer needs a solid grasp of the purchasing cycle and the practices that protect the organisation. This course gives newcomers a thorough grounding in the day to day work of procurement. Participants learn requisitioning, supplier selection, ordering, and expediting.

What you will be able to do
  • Describe the full purchasing cycle
  • Convert requirements into clear specifications
  • Source and select suitable suppliers
  • Raise and manage purchase orders
  • Expedite deliveries and resolve issues
  • Maintain accurate procurement records
Who should attend
  • New and junior buyers
  • Purchasing assistants
  • Staff moving into procurement roles
  • Administrators supporting purchasing
Course outline
01
Describing the full purchasing cycle step by step
02
Converting requirements into clear specifications
03
Sourcing and selecting suitable suppliers
04
Raising and managing purchase orders correctly
05
Expediting deliveries and resolving shortages
06
Maintaining accurate procurement records and audit trails
07
Understanding basic terms, conditions, and incoterms
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
9 to 13 Nov 2026Pretoria5 DaysR18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5 DaysR18,000
11 to 15 Jan 2027Cape Town5 DaysR18,000
15 to 19 Feb 2027London5 DaysUS$1,800
19 to 23 Apr 2027Dubai5 DaysUS$1,800
28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027Pretoria5 DaysR18,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

Reply to the email this brochure came with, call +27 81 041 7673, or visit eubiz.co.za and open this course.

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