Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships
Is it right for me?
This one-day course provides an understanding of the strategic importance of effective
supplier relationship management (SRM) to your organisation. It will cover the growing
importance of supplier relationships in terms of innovation, risk management and competitive
advantage.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Define SRM and what it means for your organisation
Implement appropriate SRM practices during the procurement life cycle
Develop strategies for improving and/or maintaining positive relationships
Demonstrate skills for regularly reviewing relationships and how to take positive action
What key points will the training cover?
Understanding the buyer-supplier relationship
The role and attributes of an effective supplier relationship manager
Key SRM strategies
Collaborative working
Conflict resolution
Supplier development
Stages
Incentivisation
1 day (Face to face training)
Member discounted rate £480/ non-member £600 with 1 year CIPS membership