Finance for Purchasing Managers: Understanding the Financial Impact of Buying Decisions

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Richard France

Finance for Purchasing Managers

Understanding the Financial Impact of Buying Decisions

Richard France

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Routledge
24 June 2024

Investment & securities; Business strategy; Purchasing & supply management

Managers involved at a senior level in the purchasing function require very particular financial skills. They need to: analyse the financial health and stability of their suppliers; model different cost and price scenarios; understand and manage budgets; and be comfortable with the financial aspects of capital purchases. Finance for Purchasing Managers is written from this perspective using buyer's language and interpretation. Richard France explores four key areas of expertise required of a buyer in today's environment: Financial analysis of suppliers - this includes understanding the financial aspects of a buyer's own organisation plus analysing key suppliers and how to use information to gain a negotiating edge. Pricing, costing and cost modelling - including costing methods and their application and how an understanding of these can give buyers a greater understanding when dealing with supplier quotations. Managing resources - including budgeting and sources of finance. This shows how budgets are drawn up and the importance of understanding the implications of the buyer�€�s decisions on a supplier�€�s cash flow forecast. Finally, capital and revenue purchasing decisions and techniques - covering standard investment appraisal techniques and how these can be used for deciding on the best deal from a choice of suppliers for both capital items as well as a standard long term parts supply contract. Finance for Purchasing Managers may be used to support the CIPS Level 6 Course 'Finance for Purchasers' but also offers a readable and practical guide for those at a senior level in purchasing whether in the public or private sector.

By: Richard France
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781032838328
ISBN 10: 1032838329
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 24 June 2024
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard France is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with an MBA and has been in training and consultancy for over 20 years. He has worked in his own company, supplying both financial consultancy and training as well as for PMMS Consulting Group Ltd., a specialist purchasing consultancy, supplying financial training for buyers in large and medium sized organisations. He is currently a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Reviews for Finance for Purchasing Managers: Understanding the Financial Impact of Buying Decisions

’Professional purchasing people need to understand business finance and costing, frequently as part of an upstream Supplier Appraisal process, but also within existing relationships. As Purchasing moves to be more strategic this is evermore so. This book will be a useful resource for buyers both testing the viability of supplying organisations and also those investigating the sources of cost which Suppliers propose to include within in the goods and services they provide.’ Mike Fogg, FCIPS MIAP MCMI ’This comprehensive guide offers insights at both introductory and advanced levels, appealing to both CPOs and their teams...it is very thorough.’ Supply Business, March 2014