Buyer and Procurement in EPC Companies

Descrizione

This Purchasing and Procurement Training Course is designed to equip professionals with practical, real-world skills required to excel as a Buyer in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments. The course offers a structured overview of the procurement lifecycle—from Material Requisition (MR) to Purchase Order (PO)—and dives into the core responsibilities, tools, and negotiation strategies that define a successful procurement professional.

 

Through interactive exercises and case-based learning, participants will explore supplier management strategies, sourcing methods, contract negotiation, and financial decision-making. Special emphasis is placed on procurement systems such as SAP and ARIBA, as well as real procurement documentation and workflows.

 

Meet Your Instructor

 

Learn from a Senior Buyer and Procurement Specialist with hands-on experience in leading EPC companies. With a strong background in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement systems, your instructor brings practical insights from complex industrial projects—delivered in a clear, engaging style that’s perfect for professionals at every stage.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

This course is ideal for:

 

✔️ Aspiring and early-career buyers

✔️ Junior procurement professionals

✔️ Engineers transitioning into supply chain roles

✔️ Project team members working with procurement

✔️ Anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of the EPC procurement cycle

 

 

What Will You Learn?

 

Participants will gain a strong foundation in procurement principles, including:

 

– Procurement lifecycle: From MR, RFQ, and BH to TBE, CBE, and PO

– Role of Buyers vs. Project Procurement Teams

– Supplier selection strategies: AVL, sole vendors, MAC, and MEES

– Practical tasks: Supplier qualification, commodity coding, and bid history

– Procurement tools: SAP and ARIBA basics

– Sourcing process: From RFQ to final supplier selection

 

Plus, advanced modules on:

 

– Negotiating Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and Purchase Orders

– Collaborating with legal/contracts departments

– Financial aspects: budget alignment, price analysis, and delivery terms

– PO structuring: milestones, warranties, and LD clauses

– Price consistency analysis and managing Add/Del files

 

Learning Outcomes

 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

➜ Understand and navigate the full procurement cycle in EPC projects

➜ Use key procurement software tools (SAP, ARIBA) with confidence

➜ Qualify suppliers, review technical and commercial bids, and draft purchase orders

➜ Negotiate effectively with vendors and support contract development

➜ Analyze pricing, manage delivery terms, and align procurement with project goals

 

Course Benefits

 

🔹 Real-world examples from EPC procurement workflows

🔹 Instructor with senior-level EPC experience

🔹 Practical simulations with procurement tools

🔹 Career-ready knowledge for roles in industrial and infrastructure sectors

🔹 Certificate of Completion to enhance your professional profile

 

Course Details

 

Next Date: 31 October 2025 – 01 November 2025

Duration: 16 hours

Time: 09:00 – 18:00

Mode: Online, Live Instructor-led

Language: English

Platform: MS Teams

 

Pricing

 

Full price: 700 Euro + VAT

Early registration: 600 Euro + VAT