As all businesses are part of a wider supply chain it is imperative that the organisations you choose to work with won’t break that chain, cause delays or failure of delivery of products/services.

Selecting the right supplier is a skill and when done correctly assures efficiency and sustainability throughout the business network.

This course will explore methods to select, assess, approve and audit suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.

Course Content

 The importance of understanding your supply chain

 Supply strategy

 How to identify potential suppliers

 Supplier evaluation methods (pre contract signing)

 Supplier appraisal methods (post contract signing)

 Supplier relationship management for long term success

 Reasons supplier relationships fail

 Conflict management

 Being an “ideal” customer

About the course deliverer

Katie Jarvis-Grove FCIPS is a chartered fellow of the Institute of Procurement & Supply operations and an industry recognised global procurement trainer. Katie has spent over 20 years practising procurement before becoming a Freelance Procurement Tutor and Consultant.

During those 20 years Katie worked in all economic sectors and a large variety of industry sectors including but not limited to construction, agriculture, retail, manufacturing, insurance, technology and defence.

Additional instructions

Lunch will be provided. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergens when booking.

Your Event Eligibility:

Our GAIN workshops are entirely FREE to attend for eligible SMEs in the Greater Lincolnshire area only.

If you haven’t already completed an Expression of Interest Form (EOI) you will be contacted by your local business advisor to complete your registration to the GAIN programme either over the phone or in a 1:1 meeting with you at your convenience. A member of our team will then be able to confirm your event booking.

Should you have any questions then please contact E-Factor on 01472 252780 or at BusinessSupport@e-factor.co.uk