{"id":4618,"date":"2026-09-03T16:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/formazione\/senza-categoria\/purchasing-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:36:21","slug":"purchasing-manager","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/en\/training\/purchasing-courses\/purchasing-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Transform the purchasing function into a strategic lever for the company and develop organizational, management, and decision-making skills to lead procurement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#iscriviti\">Register for the course<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Purchasing-Manager-SCA.jpg\" alt=\"corso purchasing manager, makeitalia supply chain academy\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>START DATE<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>8 hours<\/h3>\n<div>COURSE DURATION<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>9 <span class=\"esc-kpi-plus\">&#8211;<\/span> 6<\/h3>\n<div>ORARI <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>REGISTRATION BY<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/location-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tNGytvvv7HHkjmQ6A\">Directions<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/euro-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Funding<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4>Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds<\/h4>\n<p>The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/percent_discount-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Promotion<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4>\u221210% on multiple registrations<\/h4>\n<p>Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/idea-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.<\/div>\n<div>Who is it for?<\/div>\n<h2>For those who want to lead the purchasing function strategically<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Purchasing Managers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Purchasing Manager<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Procurement Managers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Senior Buyers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Supply Chain Managers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<div>There are no necessary prerequisites.<\/div>\n<div>What you will learn<\/div>\n<h2>Tools and methodologies to manage purchasing as a strategic function<\/h2>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>You will know how to organize and develop the purchasing function<\/li>\n<li>You will know how to use KPIs and budgets to monitor performance<\/li>\n<li>You will know how to evaluate suppliers and the supply base<\/li>\n<li>You will know how to integrate Vendor Rating and Risk Management into decision-making processes<\/li>\n<li>You will know how to manage the purchasing function from a supply chain management perspective<\/li>\n<li>You will be able to identify opportunities for improvement through check-up activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>Program<\/div>\n<h2>Organization and strategic management of the purchasing function<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 1<\/b> Purchasing as Supply Chain Management<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Analysis of the evolution of the purchasing function, from a cost center to a strategic lever for the company, and its impact on business processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 2<\/b> Sourcing, procurement, and the role of purchasing<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In-depth look at the differences between sourcing and procurement and the cross-functional nature of the purchasing function within the supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 3<\/b> Total Cost of Ownership<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Analysis of Total Cost of Ownership as a tool to support more effective and value-oriented purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 4<\/b> Vendor Rating and Risk Management<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In-depth look at supplier evaluation tools and methodologies for risk management in purchasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 5<\/b> KPIs and performance of the purchasing function<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Definition of purchasing budgets, functional KPIs, and performance monitoring tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 6<\/b> Supplier qualification and commodity management<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Analysis of supplier qualification methodologies and commodity management principles to support the purchasing strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 7<\/b> Organization of the purchasing department<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In-depth look at organizational solutions for the purchasing function and center-periphery logic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 8<\/b> Purchasing department check-up and exercises<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Application of check-up techniques to identify areas for improvement in the processes and performance of the purchasing function, through simulations and practical cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Is the course useful even for those who do not yet hold the role of Purchasing Manager?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, the course is useful both for those already in the role and for those wishing to develop organizational and strategic skills in purchasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Are KPIs and performance measurement addressed?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, the course delves into purchasing budgets, functional KPIs, and performance evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Is supplier management discussed?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, the program includes Vendor Rating, supplier qualification, and supply base management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Is a practical approach included?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, the course includes exercises and simulations to practically apply tools and methodologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Request information<\/div>\n<h2>Do you want to evolve your company&#8217;s purchasing function?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Contact us to receive the full course program and develop organizational and strategic skills to lead purchasing more effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    <script src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/9304931.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" 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