Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Business, Communication and Finance

Purchasing Management

13th – 17th October 2025 – Rotterdam

While purchase is the most important function of any organization, this course addresses the function of buying goods and services from external source to an organization. It also explores the impact of outsourcing and in sourcing in the policy and regulatory environment.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Be quipped with the necessary specialist knowledge and skills to identify problems with purchasing and develop associated solutions
  • Manage purchasing process and related aspects in an organization
  • Decide the profitability of the organization
  • Control cost of goods ordered and inventory level
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Target Participants

Ideal for Purchasing Managers, Store Officers and any other person involved in the purchasing process or procurement department

Outline

  • Principles of Purchasing Management
  • Purchasing Management Process.
  • Purchasing Cycle/System
  • Financial Analysis for Purchasing
  • Purchasing Planning
  • Purchasing Reporting
  • Business Process Integration
  • Logistics, Procurement & External Environment
  • Retail Supply Chain Management
  • Public Procurement

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