Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques Workshop

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Course Overview

• Understand the Strategic Role of the Purchasing Department
• Perform accurate Supplier Evaluation
• Indentify the Importance of value analysis to Purchasing
• Evaluate the Performance of the Department using Proper KPIs
• Improve the Efficiency of the Purchasing function

Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house

Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali

Language:English, French

Nigeria Price:
₦3000000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$5500

Rwanda Price:
$6000

Nigeria Price:₦3000000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$4000

Rwanda Price:
$4000

Nigeria Price: ₦3000000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price: $4000

Kenya Price: $4000

Rwanda Price: $4000

Course Details

MANAGING STORES
Store Management
Coding and cataloguing
Material stocking/bin allocation
Preservation policies

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT·
Inventory analysis
Inventory carrying cost· Just-in-time concept
Supply chain management concept and Awareness
Material Inspection and disposal

INVENTORY CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION·
Fast, Slow and Non- moving items
Insurance spares
Spare parts inter-changeability record
Material standardization
Project materials
Stock audit / reconciliation
Disposal of Scrap / obsolete spares

WAREHOUSE LAYOUT AND OPERATIONS
Warehousing need
Warehousing layout
Effective warehouse practices
Optimal storage
Material handling and transportation

WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY
Managing warehouse and distribution staff
Service level
Warehouse performance indicators
Computerized material management system
Safety concerns

FOR WHOM:
Stores, Purchasing and Logistics Personnel in the Public and Private Sectors.

Batch Dates

1ST BATCH: Monday, March 16, 2026 — Thursday, March 19, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Friday, July 10, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Friday, November 6, 2026.

Methodology

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques Workshop

Course Overview