Negotiate with (IT) Information Technology Suppliers, 24 November 2010 Gauteng
"In 4.5 hours, learn from one of the country's top IT Sales Insiders:
How to negotiate with IT suppliers, understand the tactics they use to circumvent the procurement function and practical tips for saving on Hardware, Software, Networking and Services contracts. (even existing contracts)
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Sourcing and Contracting of Facilities Management Services: 29 September 2010 Gauteng
What sets this commodity group apart, is its high total cost of ownership and the intricacies involved in managing suppliers:
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Morning Session: Managing Total Cost of Ownership: 18 August 2010 Gauteng
To all procurement professionals: You're invited to a short TCO 1/2 Day seminar...
"In 3.5 Hours, learn how to manage the TOTAL COST of Ownership (TCO) of any goods and services throughout their LIFECYCLE.
USE SIMPLE and guaranteed techniques for Managing, Measuring and Improving TCO.
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Procurement Training Events
The Three Bid Committees Leadership Forum 1-day Seminar: 2010 date to be advised Gauteng
Public Sector: Implementing the Three Bid Committes 2-day Workshop: 2010 dates to be advised Gauteng
Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Management: 15 & 16 April 2010 Gauteng
Critical Negotiations Skills for the Procurement Environment: 27 & 28 May 2010 Gauteng
Project Management for Procurement Professionals: 20 & 31 March 2010 Gauteng
Contracts and Contract Management: 13 & 14 May 2010 Gauteng
Fundamentals of World-Class Procurement: 20 & 21 May 2010 Gauteng
Finance for Procurement Professionals: 20 & 21 April 2010 Gauteng
Legal Aspects in Purchasing & Supply Management: 16 & 17 March 2010 Gauteng
Storage and Distribution: 2010 dates to be advised Gauteng
Selling the Procurement Business Case: 2010 dates to be advised Gauteng
Operations Management in the Supply Chain: 2010 date to be advised Gauteng
Procurement Time Management: 2009 - date to be advised
Developing a World Class Procurement Strategy: 2010 dates to be advised Gauteng
Leading and influencing in the Procurement Environment: 2010 dates to be advised Gauteng
Effective Negotiation in Purchasing & Supply: 30 September 2009 Gauteng
Public Sector Supply Chain Management BEYOND POLICY: (3 days) date to be determined
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Sourcing and Contracting of Corporate tra vel: 7 July 2010 Gauteng
7 July 2010 - Gauteng
Strategic Sourcing and Contract Strategies Series:
"In One Day learn about comprehensive, leading strategies for the Sourcing and Contracting of Corporate Travel".
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Effective Enterprise development strategies for BBBEE Suppliers Half-Day Session - 9 June 2010 Gauteng
Answers to the following 7 Enterprise Development questions are mandatory knowledge for procurement professionals to improve your organisation's bottom line and rapidly increase BBBEE points...
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TECHNICAL WORKSHOP; 'Tenders in Government': 2 June 2010, Centurion Gauteng
A One Day hands- on technical workshop that will prove highly relevant to your practical knowledge base of tendering and, is the ideal opportunity to ensure that all responsible personnel fully grasp the best practices that have arisen over time in South Africa. The facilitators will, collectively, represent many years of experience in the business of government tenders and, the contracts, which underpin them.
CENTURION, 2nd June 2010
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Expenditure Analysis: TCO Breakfast Series - 19 May 2010, Gauteng
New Generation Techniques, Tools & Hot Tips Breakfast Series
To all procurement management professionals: You're invited to a jam packed 4 hour breakfast session on this very P&SM discipline!
"Over BREAKFAST, learn the secrets of EASY, SIMPLE
and VERY FAST techniques for analysing SPEND and evaluating SUPPLIER BIDS"
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Sourcing and Contracting of Advertising & Marketing Services - 12 May 2010 Gauteng
for the Sourcing and Contracting of
Advertising & Marketing Services.
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Pan Africa Conference: 20 & 21 April 2010
The Kick-off - Playing the Procurement Game
Against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty and financial pressure many organizations are recognizing that sound procurement- and supply chain management holds the key to survival. With volatility and turbulence being hallmarks of today’s business environment public procurement significantly impacts on effectiveness of public resource utilization and quality of public service delivery.
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CIPS Southern Africa Launch & Awards Dinner 19 April 2010 Invitation
Following a very successful affiliate relationship that spans more than 4 years, CIPS and IPSA are extremely proud to announce the launch of CIPS Southern Africa
The launch of this exciting new entity will take place in conjunction with the Annual CIPS Awards.
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How to Negotiate with a Sole Supplier, Morning session: 14 April 2010 Gauteng
To all Procurement Professionals: You're invited to a short 1/2 day seminar...
"In 3.5 Hours, learn how to negotiate more effectively with SOLE SUPPLIERS of any goods and services.
Learn NEW tactics for Discovering hidden sources of POWER in existing and new relationships.
Exclusive tools and strategies for uncovering the Supplier's Agenda.
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Posted by StaffWriter at 10:44 AM
Effectively using technology to power world-class operational procurement: 18 March 2010 Western Cape
Whilst organisations seem to understand what is meant by World-Class Operational Procurement, many never reach it. The differentiator is often the chosen technology.
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BBBEE Update and key questions answered: 18 March 2010 - Gauteng
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