International Procurement
Your purchasing must meet operational needs without losing sight of costs and risks. Structure requirements, supplier selection and the monitoring of commitments. Strengthen your ability to coordinate supplies and explain your decisions to stakeholders.
- Duration
- 3 days 21 hours
- Code
- ACHA005FR Code
Presentation
Purchasing abroad has become essential for modern companies wishing to remain competitive in a globalised economy. Expanding international purchasing is now a major element of any cost-reduction policy. However, purchasing abroad requires a strategy, specific methods and skills, and an understanding of the risks. This course helps participants master the methods needed to operate confidently in international procurement.
Objectives
- Understand the specific features of international procurement: sourcing, the legal environment, customs, transport, Incoterms and more.
- Identify associated risks: quality, logistics, financial, currency, legal, environmental, climate, geopolitical and reputational risks.
- Integrate the multicultural dimension into the supplier approach.
- Identify methods and tools for international procurement.
Program
1 – INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
- Challenges.
- Reasons.
- Barriers.
- Preparing the company for international procurement.
2 – INCOTERMS
- Definition.
- Role.
- Benefits.
- Non-exclusive rules.
- The different Incoterms.
3 – ANTICIPATORY RISK MANAGEMENT
- Quality risks.
- Logistics risks.
- Financial risks.
- Currency risks.
4 – THE PROSPECTING PROCESS
- The scope of trade.
- Databases.
- Information sources to use.
5 – METHODS FOR PURCHASING ABROAD
- Exploring the market and evaluating suppliers.
- Taking important data into account.
6 – SPECIFIC LEGAL ISSUES
- The international contract.
- The offer.
- Acceptance.
7 – DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUYER'S ROLE
8 – CONCLUSION
Audience
Buyers, procurement department managers and anyone required to purchase internationally.
Prerequisites
A command of procurement fundamentals is required.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
Dates and sessions
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No upcoming sessions are currently available.
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