Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Executive Education · Management

Purchasing Management

Develop the knowledge to manage purchasing processes, sourcing decisions and inventory.

Programme overview

Strengthen purchasing. Control costs.

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.

Purchasing processesCost controlSourcing decisions
Illustrative executive discussion in a professional learning setting.

Learning outcomes

What you will work towards.

  1. Be equipped with the necessary specialist knowledge and skills to identify problems with purchasing and develop associated solutions
  2. Manage purchasing process and related aspects in an organization
  3. Decide the profitability of the organization
  4. Control cost of goods ordered and inventory level

Programme outline

Explore the key topics.

  • 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

Your next step

Plan your participation.

Ask about availability, programme arrangements or attending with colleagues.

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