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Supply Chain Management

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SC-04 - Purchasing Management Essentials

Learn how to source effectively, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance for long-term business success.

Duration: 6 hrs

Course Fee per Participant: P4,200

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Webinar Schedule (Q4 2025): Nov 28 (Sat)

Webinar Schedule (Q1 2026): Mar 7 (Sat)

MODULE 1: THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF PURCHASING

  • Understand purchasing’s impact on operations, cost, and service. Purchasing is positioned as a driver of value, not just a cost center.

  • Compare direct vs. indirect procurement approaches. Participants learn when to use each and how they affect vendor strategies.

  • Centralized vs. decentralized purchasing models. Includes pros/cons and scenarios where hybrid models work best.

MODULE 2: PURCHASING PROCESS & WORKFLOWS

  • Overview of the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process. A step-by-step guide from requisition to payment.

  • Key documents: PRs, RFQs, POs, GRNs, invoices. Understand what each document does and how it links to the workflow.

  • Internal controls: 3-way matching, documentation, approval flows. Focuses on fraud prevention and operational accuracy.

MODULE 3: SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

  • Vendor selection and onboarding best practices. Learn how to qualify, evaluate, and approve new vendors.

  • Supplier scorecards, audits, and performance reviews. Tools and schedules for ongoing supplier evaluation.

  • SLAs, contracts, renewals, and corrective action strategies. How to structure supplier relationships for accountability.

MODULE 4: NEGOTIATION & COST MANAGEMENT

  • Core negotiation strategies and cost drivers. From preparation to deal closing using practical models. A much in-depth discussion on negotiation in the course SC-06 - Negotiation Power Moves for Procurement Professionals.

  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) thinking. Go beyond unit price to assess full life-cycle costs.

  • Using volume, terms, timing, and rebates for leverage. Improve outcomes by adjusting timing and commitment.

MODULE 5: RISK, COMPLIANCE & ETHICAL PURCHASING

  • Identifying procurement risks and fraud controls. Understand what makes purchasing vulnerable and how to mitigate.

  • Promoting ethics and transparency in vendor engagement. Prevent favoritism, bribery, and collusion.

  • Legal and regulatory compliance fundamentals. Covers documentation, audit trails, and policy development.

MODULE 6: TECHNOLOGY, SYSTEMS & DATA

  • Overview of ERP purchasing modules and e-sourcing tools. Improve speed and traceability with digital systems.

  • Dashboards and spend analysis. Track KPIs and identify opportunities for savings.

  • Automation, AI, and system integration. Prepare for digital transformation in procurement.

MODULE 7: STRATEGIC SOURCING & CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

  • Category strategies and sourcing planning. Plan and manage procurement by item groups for efficiency.

  • Local vs. global sourcing, supplier collaboration. Weigh cost, lead time, and risk.

  • Make-or-buy analysis and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management). Strategic tools to drive long-term value.

MODULE 8: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & IMPROVEMENT

  • Key KPIs and benchmarking. Monitor procurement health using industry-aligned indicators.

  • Lean principles and digital organization (5S). Cut waste in purchasing tasks and digital files.

  • Cross-functional improvement and procurement reviews. Ensure alignment with operations, finance, and supply chain.

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