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Vendor Management and Partnerships
Training Express Ltd

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Summary

Price
£12.50 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to work with vendors and build strong partnerships. It teaches the full process of vendor management in a simple, step-by-step way. You will start by understanding what vendor management is and why it is important for business success. The course then shows you how to choose the right vendors who match your goals and values. You’ll also learn how to bring vendors into your business smoothly and clearly.

As you move forward, the course helps you learn how to keep good relationships with vendors. You’ll see how strong communication and regular check-ins can lead to better service and trust. The training also teaches you how to make fair and smart contracts that protect both you and the vendor. You will understand what should be included in agreements to avoid problems later.

Finally, you will explore how to improve vendor performance over time and build long-term partnerships that bring value to your business. You’ll learn ways to review and improve your vendor processes to keep everything running well. This course helps you gain the skills to work better with vendors and grow strong business relationships that support success.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand vendor management and its role in business success.
  • Learn how to select the right vendors for your needs.
  • Know steps to onboard vendors with clear communication.
  • Build strong, lasting vendor relationships with trust.
  • Create fair contracts with clear terms and goals.
  • Improve vendor performance through review and feedback.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Certificates

Digital certificate

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Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
7
lectures
1h
total

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Vendor Management (2) 12:55
    • 2: Module 2 Selecting and Onboarding Vendors (1) 10:44
    • 3: Module 3 Maintaining Vendor Relationships (1) 10:32
    • 4: Module 4 Negotiating Contracts and Agreements (1) 12:46
    • 5: Module 5 Continuous Improvement and Strategic Partnerships (1) 10:32
    • 6: Leave a Review 01:00
    • 7: CPD Certificate 01:00

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Description

Learners will first understand the meaning and purpose of vendor management. They will learn how it supports business goals and why vendor relationships matter. The course shows how to choose the right vendor based on quality, cost, and trust.

Next, learners will understand how to bring a new vendor into the business. They will learn about onboarding steps, clear communication, and setting shared goals from the start. Building strong vendor relationships is a key part of this course. Learners will know how to talk clearly, solve problems, and keep vendors engaged over time.

The course also teaches how to make good contracts and agreements. Learners will see how to protect their business while being fair to vendors. They will learn about important contract parts like pricing, delivery, and timelines. Lastly, learners will know how to improve vendor performance and build long-term partnerships. They will explore feedback, regular reviews, and finding ways to grow together. The course gives clear tools to manage vendors with success.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1 Introduction to Vendor Management
  • Module 2 Selecting and Onboarding Vendors
  • Module 3 Maintaining Vendor Relationships
  • Module 4 Negotiating Contracts and Agreements
  • Module 5 Continuous Improvement and Strategic Partnerships

Who is this course for?

  • Beginners learning about vendor management and partnerships.
  • Business owners managing vendors and supply chains.
  • Office staff working with suppliers and contracts.
  • Team leaders improving vendor communication and deals.
  • Jobseekers entering vendor-related business roles.

Career path

  • Vendor Management Assistant
  • Supplier Relationship Coordinator
  • Procurement Support Officer
  • Contract Negotiation Assistant
  • Partnership Development Officer
  • Vendor Onboarding Coordinator

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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