Procurement Strategy: Plan Ahead, Optimize Supply
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This full‑day training provides a deeper understanding of planning, forecasting, and strategic purchasing activities. The content supports standardisation, shared understanding, and more consistent decision‑making across the procurement function, making it suitable for teams with mixed experience levels. Together with Procurement Essentials: Execute Purchasing with Confidence, it offers a strong foundation for building procurement competence across your organisation. If you would like to tailor this training, please contact us to discuss your needs.
KEY TOPICS
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Procurement documents and purchase backlog management
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Sales forecast
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Sales and operations planning for purchasing
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Material requirements planning and Requirements overview for purchasing
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Purchasing strategies
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Supplier portal
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Company settings (CSV)
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Tips and tricks
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you should be able to:
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create and load a sales forecast and apply it in the purchasing process.
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understand the different tools available in the purchasing process, their differences, and how to use them.
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explain how different manufacturing strategies impact purchasing.
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set up and use the supplier portal.
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understand relevant Company settings (CSV) and their impact on procurement processes.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: 09:00 - 16:00.
- Location: RamBase offices in Aksdal.
- Cost: The course fee is 5100 NOK (excluding VAT), which includes lunch and light refreshments. Payment will be invoiced to the company after the course.
- Equipment: Please bring your computer for an optimal learning experience.
- Minimum Enrollment: The course is subject to rescheduling or cancellation if fewer than four participants enroll by the deadline.
- Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your enrollment, please do so by the enrollment deadline.
- Registration: The enrollement deadline is 9 May 2025.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hans-Morten Daae
Hans-Morten is a finance specialist with a background in ERP systems and the mechanical industry. Before joining RamBase in 2016, he worked as a self-employed certified accountant. As a consultant in RamBase, he enjoys helping clients implement new systems and has gained valuable insights from skilled professionals in various industries. Meeting, advising and teaching customers and partners, both locally and internationally, really motivates him.
