Supervisory Skills for Procurement and Supply Chain Managers

Description

Why Supervisory Skills for Procurement and Supply Chain Managers?

The procurement and supply chain management landscape is fast changing, and managers need to develop not only the hard skills but also soft skills to effectively manage these changes. As the purchasing manager, you are responsible for leading and managing staff as well as all operational activities in this changing environment.

This course provides insight on the appropriate skills for effective supervision of procurement and supply chain functions. Through practical exercises and case studies, it will also help you develop those skills and techniques. The fast-changing environment is changing the industry landscape  and affecting the individual’s skills. Nowadays, the business environment has changed and new jobs emerged.

With these new jobs, new skills emerge and they have not received much attention yet. In addition, the purchasing manager is responsible for leading and managing the purchasing department’s staff.

What will you learn?

This workshop aims to equip participants with soft skills needed to manage the supply chain function. These skills include communication, motivation, negotiation and problem-solving. You will also learn how to design and implement policies and procedures, handle reporting and manage performance. Lastly, you will be equipped to manage the procurement and supply chain staff for improved performance.

Investment

Your investment for the in-person two-day workshop is GH¢1,200.00 per person. This investment will cover your fees, training materials, a buffet lunch, two snack breaks each day, and a certificate of participation.

The cost to attend virtually via Zoom is GH¢600.00 per person. Training materials and a certificate of participation will be provided electronically.

Discounts are available to organizations with multiple participants.

Register by 20 July 2023

Space is limited! Register today

Questions?

Please contact Evans Ankomah Junior

• Call +233(0)24-605-9856/+233(0)55-168-5860
• Email: ankomahjnr@carisca.knust.edu.gh

About CARISCA

The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) is a partnership between Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Arizona State University (ASU) in the United States, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Its mission is to provide best-in-class professional training and degree programs, advance research excellence and knowledge translation, and foster innovation in supply chain management in Ghana and beyond.

Learn more: https://carisca.knust.edu.gh/ 

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