The Effective Purchasing bundle combines essential topics in retail management, procurement, and logistics with problem solving and time management techniques. It equips learners to make informed purchasing decisions supported by detailed accounting and negotiation strategies. Power BI and Excel enhance your data management abilities, while telephone etiquette and communication skills polish your professional interactions.
Ideal for those involved in procurement or supply roles, this course provides the knowledge to manage purchasing processes smoothly and efficiently. Fully online and designed for busy schedules, it’s a convenient option for developing key business capabilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply retail management principles to purchasing decisions.
- Conduct quantity surveys and solve purchasing challenges.
- Enhance negotiation and communication in supplier relations.
- Manage transportation and logistics effectively within supply chains.
- Utilise Power BI and Excel to analyse purchasing data.
- Improve time management and telephone etiquette professionally.
Who is this Course For
- Purchasing officers seeking improved procurement skills.
- Retail managers involved in stock and supply decisions.
- Logistics coordinators managing product transportation efficiently.
- Business professionals refining communication and negotiation tactics.
- Analysts using Excel and Power BI for data insights.
- Customer service staff enhancing telephone and time management.
- Students studying supply chain or retail-related courses.
- Individuals needing flexible online learning for purchasing roles.
Career Path
- Procurement Manager — £35,000 per year (average UK salary)
- Purchasing Officer — £28,000 per year
- Logistics Manager — £33,000 per year
- Supply Chain Analyst — £30,000 per year
- Retail Manager — £29,000 per year
- Business Administrator — £26,000 per year
