When visiting a supplier

.... make sure you achieve what you planned.

From the perspective of a procurement professional within the manufacturing sector, Dave Barr will provide you with the knowledge, experience and structure to ensure you get the best out of the meetings you have with your suppliers, particularly when you are investing in time, expense and travel to the location of operations.

This course will explain and present how to; 

  • Prepare and communicate prior to leaving the office.
  • The benefits of having a structured and repeatable process when visiting suppliers.
  • How to ensure the supplier is practicing what they preach.
  • How to capture the real culture, behaviours and activities that will deliver to your bottom line, increase supplier performance and deliver supplier compliance.
  • Ensure actions are agreed and delivered in a timely manner that holds all parties to account.


Dave has over 25 years purchasing, procurement and supply chain experience and has worked in global manufacturing, service and retail environments.

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Curriculum

    1. Introducing Dave Barr and Learning Targets

    1. Download course material

    2. Preparation

    1. From desk to factory tour

    1. Use Third party reports and make sure to follow up.

    1. Dave's Quiz: Answer these 2 questions to verify your knowledge.

    1. Summary of the course - what we have learned.

    2. Inject → Reflect → Apply → Next Step

About this course

  • Free
  • 8 lessons
  • Advanced level - Tactical buyer role
  • 48 min
  • Quiz and Certificate

Instructor Dave Barr

Real Life Buyer Dave Barr

ave has over 20 years of purchasing experience spanning quality engineering, global sourcing, and procurement leadership. He began as a technical apprentice and moved into quality engineering for industrial diesel engines, contributing to system improvements and BS5750 accreditation. A coastal move shifted his path from Quality Manager to Purchasing Manager and later Commodity Manager in global manufacturing. He then expanded into procurement management with an international war-gaming manufacturer, gaining broad supply-chain expertise. Dave later joined a major UK infrastructure business, adding facilities management and complex procurement categories to his portfolio. Now back on the coast, he continues to apply his extensive practical experience with the same drive that has shaped his entire career.

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Next recommended step

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About Learn How to Source

Learn How to Source is an online platform based in Sweden, offering a range of procurement courses accessible globally. It serves as a community where procurement experts share their knowledge through online courses, designed for various experience levels from introductory to expert. Courses are concise, about 30 minutes each, and cover different aspects of procurement, tailored for different buyer roles. The courses focus on practical knowledge, presented by seasoned professionals, and include quizzes and certificates. They can be accessed from any device, emphasizing microlearning for flexibility and efficiency.