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Effective Procurement & Purchasing Management - 3rd Intake

Thursday, Aug 28 2008 9:00 AM to Friday, Aug 29 2008 5:30 PM AWST

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Crowne Plaza Shanghai

400 Pan Yu Road, near to Xin Hua Road
Shanghai 200052
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Phone: 021-61458888

Speaker Vincent Lee

Event Description

It is common knowledge that good procurement managers are the hardest to hire, and the departure of a Procurement Manager may cause the entire procurement process to collapse.  This programme is designed to help participants to acquire the necessary knowledge and insights in the procurement and purchasing function so that they will be able to administer their jobs effectively and efficiently, thus reducing the reliance on only one Procurement Manager to manage the procurement process.
 
Workshop  Outline:
  • Overview and objectives of materials management
  • The purchasing function
  • Vendor analysis
  • Negotiation with vendors
  • Legal considerations of purchasing
  • Inventory control
  • Standardization & value analysis
  • Make or buy situations
  • Performance evaluation
  • Quality control

Objectives and Benefits
By the end of the training programme, you shall be able to:
1)     Gain an overall understanding of the procurement and purchasing process;
2)     Obtain optimal values when purchasing; and
3)     Consistently improve the procurement and purchasing process

Methodology
This  workshop consists of a lively series of short participative lectures conveyed using plain uncomplicated explanations.  Learning will be facilitated through exercises and case studies.  Ample workshop materials will be given to participants so that these will be a constant source of reference to them.  Ample time will be allotted for group discussion.
 
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed especially for those who are involved in the procurement and purchasing process, be it manufacturing, retail or others.  The training is done in English and Chinese. 
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Effective Procurement & Purchasing Management - 3rd Intake

Thursday, Aug 28 2008 9:00 AM to Friday, Aug 29 2008 5:30 PM AWST

Speaker Vincent Lee

Biography

Vincent is the Logistics Manager of Xinfei Group in China. The Xinfei Group is China’s second largest manufacturer and distributor of refrigerators and freezers. The Xinfei Group is owned by Hong Leong Asia, which is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
 
He is in charged of the overall logistics planning of the company. Distribution, storage and inventory control are part of his responsibilities. He works extensively with 3PL, warehousing and transport companies, across China, so as to ensure the lowest possible logistics cost for all the products.
 
Prior to joining Xinfei, Vincent is the Application and Logistics Manager for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications for the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with vendor such as Flextronics and freight forwarding firm such as DHL, Vincent ensures a smooth supply chain for Sony Ericsson’s products in the Asia Pacific region.
 
After getting his bachelor degree, with Distinction in Transport and Logistics Management, from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Vincent started his career with a 3rd party logistics service provider in Singapore. With more than 9 years of working experience in the logistics function of manufacturing environment, Vincent has overcame challenges and delivered the results. His achievements include:  redesigning the supply chain and work procedures so as to achieve stock accuracy of 99.99% and a delivery fulfilment of above 98%.
 
Through his work, Vincent has interaction with suppliers and customers globally. He is able to see the cultural differences and the different work practices in each different country. So far, his work has brought him to the USA, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Europe and various parts of China.
 
Besides his work in Logistics Management, Vincent is actively engaged in sporting activities. He has completed several triathlon races in Southeast Asian countries and the Malaysia Half Ironman in Sep 2006.
 
Vincent likes to challenge himself constantly and his next goal is to compete in a full Ironman race.

Effective Procurement & Purchasing Management - 3rd Intake

Thursday, Aug 28 2008 9:00 AM to Friday, Aug 29 2008 5:30 PM AWST

Crowne Plaza Shanghai

400 Pan Yu Road, near to Xin Hua Road
Shanghai 200052
Google Maps | Hotels Near | Weather Forecast
Phone: 021-61458888

Effective Procurement & Purchasing Management - 3rd Intake

Thursday, Aug 28 2008 9:00 AM to Friday, Aug 29 2008 5:30 PM AWST

 
Before
Aug 28, 2008 9:00 AM
Member:
US$530.00
Non-Member:
US$580.00

 


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