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Develop purchasing skills

Courses designed to develop the skills and tools needed for the effective management of procurement, suppliers and costs.
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Purchasing department

Managing procurement and suppliers in a structured way

The competitiveness of the supply chain depends on the ability to manage suppliers, costs and procurement processes in a structured manner. Through targeted training programmes, Makeitalia supports the development of skills for analysing expenditure, defining procurement strategies and establishing effective partnerships with suppliers.
Who is it aimed at?

Training for those working in procurement and supplier management

  • Buyer
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Category Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Supplier Management Staff

Prerequisites

The courses are aimed both at those who wish to develop a solid foundation of procurement skills and at professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the methodologies, tools and best practices already in use or to be introduced within their own organisation.
The courses

Courses in the procurement area

Discover our courses on procurement: practical programmes designed to develop your skills in sourcing, costs and supplier management.

UPCOMING COURSES

Financial Statement Analysis and Supplier Investments

Financial Statement Analysis and Supplier Investments

The Financial Statement Analysis course provides the tools to understand the financial aspects of an organization’s performance.

Start: 9 October 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Technical Drawing for Procurement

Technical Drawing for Procurement

The course provides methods for reading and understanding technical drawings within the procurement scope (for production and quality control).

Start: 23 October 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Negotiation – Collaborative Bargaining

Negotiation – Collaborative Bargaining

The Negotiation Techniques course illustrates the characteristics, methods, and phases of the negotiation process.

Start: 29 October 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Breakdown Analysis

Breakdown Analysis

The Breakdown Analysis course illustrates an analytical methodology for understanding the cost structure of a specific product.

Start: 4 November 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Negotiation Techniques

Negotiation Techniques

This course identifies the structure of a negotiation process necessary to define concepts related to the negotiation party.

Start: 13 November 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Department Course. The Purchasing Manager course offers content for the development of organizational and strategic skills for the role.

Start: 26 November 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants


COURSES ALREADY DELIVERED

Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

The Strategic Sourcing course provides a methodology to reduce supply costs and streamline your supplier base.

Start: 18 September 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Supply Chain Contracting

Supply Chain Contracting

The Supply Chain Contracting course provides a method for managing and utilizing the most frequent contractual models in procurement.

Start: 4 September 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Purchasing Fundamentals

Purchasing Fundamentals

Acquire the fundamental skills of the purchasing process and develop a comprehensive vision of the Buyer’s role within the Supply Chain.

Start: 13 March 2026
Hybrid
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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

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Find the course that best suits your needs

We can help you choose the most suitable training course, or design a bespoke programme tailored to your company’s needs.
Frequently asked questions

FAQ

How can we improve procurement management within the Supply Chain?
By analysing expenditure, defining sourcing strategies and adopting processes and tools to maintain control over costs and performance, whilst at the same time strengthening relationships with suppliers.
What are Makeitalia’s procurement courses for?
They enable participants to develop practical skills in procurement management, from negotiation to strategy formulation and supplier management.
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, the courses cover the basics and practical tools, but also include useful in-depth information for those who already have experience in procurement.
Are the courses purely theoretical or do they also include practical elements?
The courses alternate between theory and practical exercises based on real-life cases, enabling participants to apply the methods and tools immediately in their own working environment.
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