• The Phases of Negotiation
• The International Dimension
• Skills and Attributes of a Negotiator
• Closing the Deal
• Techniques and Tactics of Persuasion
• The Meeting
• Supply and Demand
• Margins and Break-Even Analysis
• Analysis of Costs
• Understanding the Environment
• Understanding the Supplier
• Specialised Situations

• Categories of Procurement
• Specification
• The Formation of Contracts
• International Contracts
• Contractual Terms
• The Stages of the Procurement Process
• E-Tendering
• Principles of Contract Management

• The Role and Importance of Performance Management
• The Concept and Forms of Value Added
• Managing Inventory
• Supplier Appraisal and Selection
• Supplier Performance Measurement
• Supplier Relationship Development
• Performance Appraisal
• Measures of Individual Performance

• Managing Relationships between Purchases and Suppliers
• Modern Concepts in Supply Relationships
• Stakeholders and Organisational Culture
• Supplier Appraisal
• Supplier Selection
• The Process of Outsourcing

• Purchasing Public Sector Organisations
• Purchasing in the Private Sector
• Organising the Purchasing Function
• Purchasing as part of the Supply Chain
• Different Methods of Purchasing
• Purchasing Raw Materials and Commodities
• Purchasing Capital Items

Questions

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• When do I have to sit my exams?
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Ensuring your success...

Your personal learning support team are available to provide you with all of the support and guidance you need to get the most out of your course, this includes:

Your Personal Tutor

All of our tutors are industry experts with years of experience both working in similar roles to your own and providing first class tutorial support to students completing qualifications via distance learning. With Distance Learning College you are guaranteed to receive continuous feedback on your progress, expert advice and support tailored to your individual needs from your tutor. We are dedicated to ensuring you get the most out of your course and achieve your potential. You can contact your tutor via email, phone or post however at Distance Learning College we also offer free monthly workshops to give you the opportunity to meet your tutor face to face and discuss your progress or concerns, meet other students and obtain further advice and guidance.

Your Mentor

Your mentor will be on hand throughout your course from start to finish to ensure you receive all of the support you need. Our mentors have extensive experience in helping students to manage their learning around other home and work commitments. Their support ensures you make continuous progress and achieve the best possible results.

Your Student Liaison Officer

Your Student Liaison Officer takes the hassle out of maintaining your institute membership, contacting awarding bodies, booking workshops and organising exams meaning you can be confident that we are taking care of things for you and you can focus on your learning.

Workshops

We also offer all of our students the unique opportunity to attend monthly drop-in workshops which will give you the chance to meet your tutor face-to-face and have one-to-one sessions to discuss your course. You can use the workshops to gain advice from your tutor and meet other students to share your knowledge and experiences. We also run assignment and exam preparation workshops for our students to help you to achieve the best results from your course.

We try to be as flexible as possible with our CIPS Level 4 pricing and our cost structure can be tailored to your circumstance. There are great discounts available for both individuals and businesses available to pay up front for the course. We also realise that students funding there own study may benefit from a tailored price plan matched around your income and circumstance.

Please complete the short form below, or give us a call for a tailored quote.