For individuals who want to learn how to buy more effectively, or those in organizations who are responsible for buying, our training can be delivered at two levels. Our 1-day course provides an introduction to successful buying and the essential skills for anyone in this role, drawing on some of the core tools in the 5D process. Our 2-day course explores the approaches and techniques that deliver positive outcomes, including how to use and apply the 5D Power Buying® process.

As a reinforcement of (or potential alternative to) our classroom training, Buyer’s Toolkit Online includes the full range of digital learning resources for every aspect of buying and negotiation, and for each step within the 5D Power Buying® process. Our Buyer’s Toolkit digital learning guides you in developing effective buying plans for key areas of spend, and to manage how they are implemented.

An ideal supplement to training or Buyer’s Toolkit Online is the book that accompanies this program. Written by Positive Purchasing CEO Jonathan O’Brien, ‘The Buyer’s Toolkit’ guide provides comprehensive coverage of what you need to understand and get started in effective buying. A thorough and easily digestible read, it explains how to influence purchasing situations to ensure you buy well, using our 5D Power Buying® process. The book is available to buy from Kogan Page [quoting 20% discount code WLGPP20].

We also provide a number of combinations of our standard tools as complete, ready-made Packages. Geared to the varying needs of different organization sizes, these equip you with a recommended mix of tools for your business circumstances. Whichever Buyer’s Toolkit options you choose, this dynamic program will help you to improve buying proficiency, introduce best practice approaches and encourage a unified way of working across your organization.