Program Overview
This expert-led program on cost optimisation in paints and fastener procurement is designed for procurement professionals supporting steel fabrication and manufacturing operations. It addresses avoidable cost leakage caused by grade over-selection, brand rigidity, and sub-optimal purchasing approaches. Participants will gain the ability to apply practical cost optimisation levers while maintaining fabrication quality and execution reliability. The program uses expert-led procurement scenarios and buying trade-off analysis to ensure practical application.
Features
- Identify hidden cost drivers in paints and fastener procurement
- Optimise grade and brand selection without compromising fabrication integrity
- Choose the right buying approach for different spend categories
- Balance cost, availability, and execution risk in indirect steel inputs
- Improve procurement outcomes beyond unit price negotiation
Target audiences
- Procurement Managers
- Strategic Sourcing Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Commercial Buyers
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 28 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Why Paints and Fasteners Drive Disproportionate Cost4
- Grade and Specification Discipline4
- Brand Strategy and Supplier Portfolio Design4
- Buying Approaches and Pricing Mechanics4
- Procurement–Fabrication Alignment4
- Risk, Availability, and Cost Balance4
- Building a Paints and Fastener Procurement Playbook4
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