Rowe Associates Inc.

Purchasing Training Program Questionnaire


First Name: Last Name:
Title:
Company:
Location:
Email address:
Telephone Number:
Number of Years in Purchasing:
Number of Years in Current Position:

1. Purchasing's Role in Determining Quality:

High
Moderate
Low
No
2. Purchasing Organization:
High
Moderate
Low
No
3. Who Should Select Suppliers:
High
Moderate
Low
No
4. Forecasting of Costs: High
Moderate
Low
No
5. Cost Reduction Techniques:
High
Moderate
Low
No
6. Cost/Price Analysis:
High
Moderate
Low
No
7. Specifications & Standards:
High
Moderate
Low
No
8. Dealing Effectively with Requisitioners:
High
Moderate
Low
No
9. Managing Supplier Relations:
High
Moderate
Low
No
10. Negotiation Techniques:
High
Moderate
Low
No
11. Evaluating Supplier Quotes:
High
Moderate
Low
No
12. Measurement of Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance:
High
Moderate
Low
No
13. E-Commerce for Improved Buyer Productivity:
High
Moderate
Low
No
14. Legal Aspects of Purchasing:
High
Moderate
Low
No
15. Supplier Selection & Development:
High
Moderate
Low
No
16. Minority Supplier Development:
High
Moderate
Low
No
17. How To Reduce the Supplier Base:
High
Moderate
Low
No
18. Evaluating Supplier Performance: High
Moderate
Low
No
19. Dealing Effectively with Supplier Salespersons:
High
Moderate
Low
No
20. Improving Communication Skills:
High
Moderate
Low
No
21. How to Reduce Purchased Parts Lead Time:
High
Moderate
Low
No
22. Capital Equipment Purchases: High
Moderate
Low
No
23. Management of Time:
High
Moderate
Low
No
24. International Procurement: High
Moderate
Low
No
25. Purchasing Ethics vs. Ethical Purchasing:
High
Moderate
Low
No
26. E-Commerce and the Law: High
Moderate
Low
No

27. Other Areas of Interest (Please List):