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Vendor Management Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Vendor Management

  • What is Vendor Management?
  • Why is it Important?
  • Vendor Management Process
  • Grid Analysis Tool for Decision-Making
  • Benefits of Vendor Management
  • Challenges of Vendor Management
  • Vendor Management Tips for Success
  • Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Phases of Vendor Lifecycle Management
  • Vendor Management Lifecycle Best Practices
  • Pillars of Effective Vendor Management

Module 2: Commitments

  • Successful Vendor-Management Strategies
  • Vendor Agreements
  • Evaluation of Bid Proposals
  • Vendor Contract Management Process
  • Creating Effective SOWs
  • Contract Risk Types

Module 3: Relationships

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Understand Being More Sensitive to Feelings
  • Managing Vendor Relationships
  • Vendor Governance Practices
  • Negotiate with Vendors Effectively
  • Conflict Resolution Model
  • Ways to Efficiently Collaborate with Vendor Team
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • General Management Skills

Module 4: Metrics

  • Vendor Metrics
  • Understanding Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Vendor Scorecard
  • Vendor Performance
  • Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

Module 5: Risk

  • Vendor Risks
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Minimising the Burden Using Risk Management Program

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Who should attend this Vendor Management Training?

The Vendor Management Training is suitable for anyone involved in vendor relationships, procurement, or supply chain management, regardless of their specific industry or role.

The following professionals will benefit from the course:

  • Procurement Managers
  • Vendor Relationship Managers
  • Logistics Coordinators
  • Operations Directors
  • Accounts Payable Managers
  • Vendor Management Consultants
  • Product Managers

Prerequisites of the Vendor Management Training

The Vendor Management Training does not require specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of procurement processes and vendor relationships within their respective industries might be beneficial.

Vendor Management Training​ Course Overview

Vendor management is the process that enables an organisation to control costs, reduce potential vendor risks, ensure outstanding service delivery, and get long-term value from suppliers. It comprises various activities such as vendor selection, contract negotiation, cost management, vendor-related risk mitigation, and service delivery. It enables individuals to use supplier management to achieve business goals and facilitate the onboarding process. An effective supplier management process helps organisations build stronger relationships with their suppliers, which leads to opportunities to negotiate better prices. Having immense knowledge of essential resources for maintaining a high-profile business will empower individuals to get highly reputed designations in multinational corporations and enhance their career opportunities.

In this 1-day Vendor Management Training course, delegates will enhance their expertise with a comprehensive knowledge of Vendor Management and its challenges. Delegates will get acquainted with strategic management tools, vendor evaluation and negotiating skills, sourcing strategies, buying procedures, and contract management knowledge. Our highly skilled and professional trainer will conduct this training who has years of experience in teaching Vendor Management Training that will help the delegates to gain a holistic view of how suppliers are selected, motivated, and managed.

Course Objectives:

  • To get familiar with various ways to efficiently collaborate with the vendor team
  • To recognise the techniques for managing different vendor relationships
  • To understand strategies for monitoring and evaluating vendor performance
  • To get acquainted with vendor lifecycle management
  • To acquire knowledge of the evaluation of bid proposals

At the end of this training, delegates will be able to implement various techniques for resolving vendor issues and giving them alternative dispute resolution. They will also be able to create a better vendor management process for fulfilling business needs.

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What’s included in this Vendor Management Training?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Vendor Management Training Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

Why choose us

Our Hong Kong venue

Includes..

Free Wi-Fi

To make sure you’re always connected we offer completely free and easy to access wi-fi.

Air conditioned

To keep you comfortable during your course we offer a fully air conditioned environment.

Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory of the People’s Republic of China and can be located on the southern coast of China. Hong Kong has a population of around 7 million people. The education system in Hong Kong is mostly based around the English system and it is overseen by the Education Bureau and the Social Welfare Department. One of the earliest schools in Hong Kong was Li Ying College established in 1075. The education level begins with preschool education that is payable education, paid by pupil’s parents. The primary and secondary education is mandatory for every child in Hong Kong to attend from the age of 6 to 18. Higher education remains exclusive in Hong Kong and adult education is a growing sector in Hong Kong, with two non-profit school running evening courses. The University of Hong Kong was founded in 1911 and is the oldest tertiary (higher education) institution in Hong Kong and is organised into 10 academic faculties with English as the main language of instruction. The Education Bureau in Hong Kong also provides educational services for immigrant children from mainland China and other countries. Hong Kong also has 175 internal schools.

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62/F & 66/F
The Center
99 Queens Road
Central
Hong Kong

T: +852 2592 5349

Ways to take this course

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Vendor Management Training | Management Training in Hong Kong. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Vendor Management Training | Management Training in Hong Kong, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

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Vendor Management Training | Management Training in Hong Kong FAQs

Vendor management is the process of establishing and maintaining partnerships with suppliers of goods and services that a buyer needs for operations.
In this Vendor Management training course, there are no formal prerequisites.
This training course is suitable for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about Vendor Management.
Vendor relationship management provides smooth communication between the buyer and the vendor with an establishment of a more productive partnership.
Reduce the risk of supply chain disruption, improve vendor selection, negotiate better rates, speed up vendor onboarding, strengthen supplier relationships, and harness cost savings are the few benefits of Vendor Management.
Delegates will get equipped with the essential skills and practices involved in the various vendor activities, such as performance, minimising the burden, and ramping business.
During this Vendor Management training, you will learn various concepts such as phases of vendor lifecycle management, vendor agreements, understanding responsibility assignment matrix, vendor governance practices, risk mitigation, ways to efficiently collaborate with vendor team, evaluation of bid proposals, and other important concepts about Vendor Management.
The training fees for Vendor Management Trainingin Hong Kong starts from HKD7995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Vendor Management Training.
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