Online Class: Purchasing and Vendor Management 101

This course is designed to explore the institutional purchasing cycle for consumable materials, raw materials, spare parts, and capital assets

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  • 7
    Lessons
  • 15
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,226
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 4
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.4
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Unlock the Power of Effective Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing and Vendor Relations

In the dynamic realm of today's business world, the function of Supply Chain Management (SCM) plays a pivotal role in steering the economic ship of many organizations. At the heart of this intricate network lies the institutional purchasing cycle—a sophisticated dance of acquiring consumable materials, raw materials, spare parts, and capital assets. This expansive course delves deep into the nuances of this cycle, offering participants a holistic view of the intricate cogs that power the supply chain machinery.

One of the central themes we'll unravel is the intricate tapestry of supplier/buyer relationships. These relationships, when harnessed correctly, can become a bedrock of organizational success. However, like any crucial partnership, it demands a keen understanding of the balance between rights and responsibilities, opportunities and pitfalls. We'll illuminate the unparalleled advantages of proficient vendor management systems while simultaneously spotlighting the hazards of systems that miss the mark.

As we venture deeper into the course, participants will gain insights into the symbiotic relationship between SCM and other pivotal organizational functions. This exploration will underscore the hidden value proposition that a meticulously crafted purchasing and vendor management system can infuse into an enterprise's financial health. Using real-world case studies, we'll dissect how variations in vendor product quality have historically influenced both monumental performance gains and debilitating losses—instances that can make or break an organization's financial trajectory for multiple fiscal periods.

Furthermore, the course will offer a panoramic view of diverse purchasing and vendor management philosophies. This panoramic lens will allow participants to appreciate the myriad management systems available, helping them harness tools that promote data-driven decisions. These decisions, in turn, can catalyze the optimal functioning of the SCM realm.

But what's the endgame? Upon culmination, participants won't just be passive recipients of knowledge; they'll emerge as empowered decision-makers. Equipped with a robust toolkit, they'll be poised to make data-driven purchasing decisions with conviction. They'll possess an enriched understanding of how their choices in purchasing and vendor affiliations ripple through the organization's very fabric. Most importantly, they'll be champions of change, driving bottom-line enhancements through their sharpened expertise in Purchasing and Vendor Management.

Join us on this enlightening journey and redefine your organization's purchasing prowess, ensuring that every link in your supply chain not only holds but thrives.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.43 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(606 votes)

Lesson 1: Purchasing and Vendor Management

26 Points
When we consider the importance of a well-defined, well-engineered supply chain management function, the implications, organizationally, are widespread and certainly worth noting. Additional lesson topics: Managing Vendors and Suppliers
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: The Purchasing Process

25 Points
In this lesson, the purchasing process is discussed. Additional lesson topics: Purchasing Process; The Rise of Vendor Relationship Management; Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Vendor Relationship Management

25 Points
This lesson will discuss how to monitor, maintain, and develop vendor relationships. Additional lesson topics: Request for Proposal RFP
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Capital Purchases -- There's a Big Difference

25 Points
Through this lesson, we will step through the purchasing process in a capital purchase scenario.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Alternate Purchasing Methods

25 Points
Blanket purchase orders typically offer easy access to preferred vendors, products, or services. Additional lesson topics: Capital Expenses
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: SCM-Lesson_5_-_Vendor_Evaluation_Ma.xlsx
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Continuous Improvement in Purchasing and Vendor Management

38 Points
The supply chain management system within every organization, large and small, is full of opportunities to improve -- and then realize the benefits of those improvements.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Income Statement and Balance Sheet Consideration

43 Points
The most important consideration in almost any purchase is the total cost of ownership (TCO), also referred to as the total life cycle cost.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
207
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what purchasing and vendor management is.
  • Describe the purchasing process.
  • Describe vendor relationship management.
  • Summarize alternate purchasing methods.
  • Describe the processes for continuous improvement in purchasing and vendor management.
  • Describe income statement and balance sheet considerations in purchasing and vendor management.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Purchasing and Vendor Management 101
Course Number: 8900268
Lessons Rating: 4.43 / 5 Stars (606 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: July 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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