Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

This comprehensive course provides a foundational yet detailed review of the core principles and best practices in professional purchasing. It moves beyond transactional tasks to focus on the strategic imperative of securing maximum value for every dollar spent while ensuring ethical conduct and supply continuity. Participants will master essential topics like competitive bidding, contract administration, and the critical processes for quality assurance from the supplier base. This training ensures that purchasing personnel are equipped with the knowledge to execute their duties professionally, ethically, and in alignment with modern organizational governance standards.