Should you attend the course...?

...and what would you learn.

You may be a seasoned Procurement professional, or a developing Buyer faced with the new challenge of engaging the services of a contractor. You may have worked with a contractor previously but on entirely different projects and feel an input of fresh ideas may ground you and give you a structured process to work with.

 If you feel that the process you may have used before could be improved to make your next engagement even better than a small investment could pay back dividends.

How would you like to fast track the understanding of the process used by an experienced Procurement professional that has engaged the services of a wide range of contractors including Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Building, Catering, Cleaning, Asbestos removal and many more?

Seeing and hearing alternative methods, processes and considerations may be extremely useful and help to avoid potential oversights or give you alternative ideas to deliver your next exciting achievement and impress your management team and colleagues.

Even though you may be skilled at the procurement of direct materials, the selection, appointment and control of specialist contractors to undertake a scope of works at your company can be overwhelming. 

How can you be sure that you select a reputable and reliable company that meets the needs of your company to deliver a scope of works on time, to a high standard and too budget?

How do you ensure Health, Safety and Environmental considerations are taken into account to safeguard both the contractor and your fellow colleagues whilst works are undertaken?

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What considerations should you prepare and plan for?

By applying the actual process and methodology discussed you will be able to move forward with confidence and at pace to deliver high quality services to your business from competent and qualified contractors in an organised and controlled manner.

Don’t waste valuable time starting from scratch, start using the experience of another to accelerate your progress and achieve success.

Some knowledge areas you should be familiar with, in order to fully grasp the knowledge provided during the course:

Knowledge areas:

Curriculum

    1. Learning Targets

    2. Before attending Dave's course

    3. Introduction Dave Barr

    4. Download course material

    5. The plan

    1. Step 1: Locating Potential

    2. Step 2: Desk top review

    3. Step 3: Deeper investigation

    4. Step 4: Face to face meeting

    1. Step 5: Scope of works & Quotations

    2. Step 6: Quotation review & Contract drafting

    3. Step 7: Negotiation & Contract award

    4. Step 8: Post-Award review

    5. Step 9: Monitoring and feedback

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

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

    2. Recommended subject relevant podcast episodes.

    3. Inject → Reflect → Apply → Next Step

About this course

  • Free
  • 18 lessons
  • Advanced level - Tactical buyer role
  • 60 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.

Real Life Buyer Negotiation tips

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Dave provides negotiation hands-on tips collected during his procurement career in multi-national companies. In this course Dave gives tips about bracketing and walking away, about asking difficult questions, about always managing relationships, about knowing your interests and what to give and not to give away, in short about hands-on negotiation methods. Make Dave's experience your knowledge.
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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.