Purchasing Techniques, Negotiation and Cost Reduction

Course Info

Length:

5 Days

Type:

In Classroom

City:

London
Available DatesVenue
2025-05-26London
2025-07-28London
2025-09-15London
2025-11-24London
Available DatesOther Venue
2025-04-28Dubai
2025-05-26Amsterdam
2025-05-26Barcelona
2025-05-26Singapore
2025-05-26Paris
2025-05-26Kuala Lumpur
2025-05-26Istanbul
2025-06-16Dubai
2025-08-25Kuala Lumpur
2025-08-25Amsterdam
2025-08-25Barcelona
2025-08-25Paris
2025-08-25Istanbul
2025-08-25Singapore
2025-08-25Dubai
2025-10-27Dubai
2025-11-24Kuala Lumpur
2025-11-24Singapore
2025-11-24Istanbul
2025-11-24Paris
2025-11-24Barcelona
2025-11-24Amsterdam
2025-12-15Dubai

Course Details

  • Introduction

  • Objective

  • Who should attend

  • Course Location

In today's competitive business environment, organizations must develop effective purchasing strategies to optimize costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and enhance overall procurement efficiency. Procurement professionals must master cost-reduction techniques, strategic negotiation skills, and price evaluation methods to drive value and maintain financial sustainability.


This Purchasing Techniques, Negotiation, and Cost Reduction training course provides participants with practical tools and methodologies to streamline purchasing processes, analyze supplier pricing models, and execute cost-saving strategies. The course covers advanced cost evaluation techniques, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Pareto Optimality, and "Should Cost" analysis, while equipping participants with the negotiation skills and theoretical foundations needed to secure the best procurement deals.


Through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and expert-led discussions, participants will gain the expertise to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies, identify non-value-added activities, benchmark supplier pricing, and negotiate successfully with vendors.

Course Outline

5 days course
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5

Modern Methods in Cost and Productivity


  • Overview of cost reduction models and the strategic importance of purchasing in boosting organizational productivity.
  • Understanding the application of Pareto Optimality to prioritize cost-saving initiatives and focus on high-impact areas.
  • Analyzing spending patterns and effective cost control measures to identify areas of excessive expenditure.
  • Exploring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to uncover hidden costs beyond the purchase price.
  • Addressing proven cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement strategies within procurement functions.
  • Top Data mining techniques and modern spend analysis tools to drive strategic decision-making.

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