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PHIDELIS EBLEDZI
Accredited CILT Lecturer
(HND P/S, MISM, MILT, MBA Logistics)
Managing Partner
(Integrity Logistics and Educational Consult)
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Rules
To identify and discuss some drivers that are influencing changes in purchasing philosophies,
processes and procedures.
To critically evaluate how purchasing and supply management can contribute to competitive
advantage.
To appreciate how the concepts may be applied both strategically and practically in an industrial
organisational context.
Assess and evaluate advance concepts and future trends in purchasing and supply
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Outline of Presentation
This presentation covers:
Background and Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Management (PSM)
Importance of PSM
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Background to Purchasing & Supply Management (PSM)
Historically, the roots of purchasing goes back as far as to the early civilizations of
Mesopotamia and Greece, with evidence that humans during those periods have been
buying and selling long before large organisation with its functionally specialized
departments. Examples:
The development of the silk trade between China and a Greek colony in 800B.C
And there passes by Midianites, merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out
of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver (Gen. 37:28)
It is bad, it is bad, says the buyer; but when it goes away, then he boast (Prov. 20:14).
The first purchase order dates were written in red clay tablet in Syria between 2400 and
2800 B. C. for 50 jars of fragrant smooth oil for 600 small weights in grain (Coe, 1987).
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Evolution of PSM
Global Era
The Early World War II (Late
Years (During & Post 1970 - 1999)
Growth of Purchasing
1940 Mid
(Pre 1939) Purchasing Strategy 2000 and
60s)
Fundamentals (Mid 1960s beyond
(19001939) Late 70s)
The acquisition of materials of materials, services and equipment of the right qualities, in
the right quantities, at the right prices, at the right time, and on a continuing basis has
long occupied the attention of many managers in both public and private sectors.
The challenge of global competition has led many organisations to replace segmented
departmentalised structure with integrated structures in which purchasing is part of a
larger grouping, for example, Materials or Logistics Management. This enhances cross
functional decision making.
Purchasing is generally defined from its objectives as to obtain materials of the right quality in the
right quantity delivered to the right place at the right time at the right price
This is usually called five rights (5Rs) and were often used to describe the activities of the
purchasing function. These five rights were often thought of in the context of a static environment.
The term right is situational each organisation will definitely define right differently but it should
be consistent with the corporate goals and objectives from which the functional objectives are
derived.
These five rights cannot be achieved without the right supplier (source). Apart from the traditional
objectives, purchasing function also involves three main elements in the supply chain - flow of
materials into the organisation, through the organisation and out of the organization (purchasing,
storage and distribution).
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Definition of Purchasing
The composite definition of purchasing is the process undertaken by the organisational unit
(responsibility centre) which, either as a function or as part of an integrated supply chain,
is responsible both for procuring supplies of the right quality, quantity, time and price and
the management of the suppliers, thereby contributing to the competitive advantages of the
enterprise and the achievement of corporate strategy (Lysons and Gillingham, 2003) .
Purchasing function is responsible for procuring supplies and it is common to all types of
organisations whereas purchasing department is the organisational unit of an undertaking
that performs the purchasing function. Its duties of may vary according to the nature of the
business and management orientation.
The basic objective of the purchasing function is too achieve value for money spent.
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Definition of Purchasing Management
Purchasing management has been defined as obtaining from external sources all goods, services,
capabilities and knowledge which are necessary for running, maintaining and managing a firm or
business entitys primary and support activities at the most favourable conditions. (Van Weele,
1994).
Organisational purchasing function is defined as that function which is responsible for obtaining
goods and services on behalf of the organisation, either through outright purchase, lease or
hire.
Purchasing is not restricted to outright buying or owing an item because one can make use
of an item or equipment without necessarily having title (owning) to it.
Organisational buyers obtain materials, equipment, parts and services for the specific purpose
of industrial or agricultural production, or production or for use in the operation or conduct of a
plant, business, institution, profession or service.
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The Relationship between Purchasing and Procurement
Purchasing describes the process of buying: learning of need, locating and selecting a supplier,
negotiating price and other pertinent obtaining or acquiring goods or services in return for
monetary or equivalent payment. It consists of activities such as ordering, expediting, receipting
and payment.
The term procurement is often used interchangeable with purchasing. Procurement is much
broader concept than purchasing process of obtaining goods or services in any way including
hiring, leasing, borrowing; and taking account of whole life costs.
It covers the totality of acquisition; starting from the identification of a requirement through to its
disposal at the end of the product life cycle. Its relates to goods works and service(s)
requirement.
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The Role of PSM
The role of purchasing has changed from being reactive to proactive, static to dynamic.
The purchasing function today aimed at better quality, in more suitable quantities, just-in-
time for requirements from better suppliers at prices which continue to improve.
frequency of purchase
size of organisation
level of experience.
a. Provide all materials and services that the company decides not to make internally. In order to
achieve this, purchasing must perform the following tasks:
Prepare and design all purchase orders/contracts, so that the needs of the company and all
pertinent terms and conditions related to the purchase are clearly understood by the supplier
and documented accordingly;
Monitor supplier performance and related company activities during the course of the contract
to assure that performance is accomplished by both parties in accordance with that originally
intended;
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Purchasing Activities and Responsibilities contd
Renegotiate or terminate purchase orders/contracts as required when changes occur, or as other
conditions develop that warrant such action.
d. Protect the company from all unnecessary or unauthorized commitments which may result
from inappropriate contracts or discussions with suppliers;
e. Dispose of all obsolete materials, equipment, or scrap that is no longer required for company
operations.
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Purchasing Activities and Responsibilities
Todays supply management organisation has a great many more responsibilities than the traditional
buying activities that were associated with the function previously.
Regardless of company size, the following activities are common to most supply organisations:
To ensure that the roles and responsibilities of the purchasing function are carried out
satisfactorily, the work should be undertaken in line with agreed objectives and the overall
organisational strategy.
The process of purchasing management is illustrated below:
Establish purchasing
objectives
Implement plans
Evaluate outcomes
The objectives that may be identified for purchasing function are varied. The may include any or
all of the following:
To identify and select suppliers, and manage relations with them in a constructive and profitable
manner;
Review purchasing procedures, techniques, supply, storage, distribution and transport chain;
To ensure that value for money is obtained in managing the purchasing function.
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Purchasing in Different Sectors and Organisations
The basic objective of the purchasing function (achieving value for money spent) remains
the same regardless of the sector, the type of organisation and/or institution, size of the
organisation.
But the purchasing function is carried out differently in the various sectors and organisation,
thus the procedures and control mechanisms put in place.
In the private sector, the buying/purchasing is not different from that of the public sector but the
difference lies in the amount of control and interest shown by the public.
Private companies and institutions are not bound by the Public Procurement Act 2003 but they
their own internal mechanisms to check and ensure efficiency.
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IMPORTANCE OF PSM
It helps to achieve value for money spent. For instance, good purchasing and supply chain
management ensures efficient utilization of resources.
Efficient management of supply eliminates waste along the supply chain thereby delighting
customers, example, lower cost of operation leads to lower selling price to the final customer.
Effective purchasing and supply management avoids discrimination and ensures transparency and
fairness.
Maintain close links with other functional areas within the organisation.
In most manufacturing firms, their greatest expenditure lies in the bought-out materials,
supplies, and services.
Purchasing and supply can make direct contribution through cost cutting/savings to the
company's bottom line (before tax) account on its profit and loss (P&L) statement.
SOLUTION
Annual sales = GHC 5,000
Therefore 60% costs of materials acquisition of 50m = (60/100 5000), i.e. GHC 3,000 (mats costs)
If: 60% mats cost = GHC 3,000
Then X% internal cost = GHC 1,500
This implies X% = 30% (cross multiplication)
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Contribution of Purchasing to Profitability contd
a. If @ GHC 50m sale profit is = GHC 5, 000
Then 5% increment in sales = GHC 5, 000 + (5/100 GHC 5, 000), thus GHC 5,250
60% of material cost based on new sales value is = 60/100(GHC 5,250) , thus GHC 3, 150
This implies total internal cost is: = 30% (GHC 5, 000), thus GHC 1, 500
Gross (total) profit after 5% of increase in sales = GHCm [5, 250 4, 650]
= 600
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Contribution of Purchasing to Profitability contd
b. If @ GHC 50m sales, marginal operating profit is 10% (5m), thus 100% [60 + 30]%
= GHC 150
NOTE: i. The profit increase achieved by increasing sales volume is not as great as that achieved
by reducing (saving) costs.
ii. It is easy to reduce overall purchasing cost by 5% than to increase sales by 5%. This is
termed as the profit leverage effect.
iii. Profit leverage effect in purchasing and supply management means the power of purchasing to
enhance profitability (particularly long-term benefits accruing to the organisation).
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Organisation for Effective Purchasing and Supply Management
COSHH is a UK statutory Instrument that states general requirement on employers to
protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substance, including
hazardous chemicals used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health
surveillance and incident planning.
Hazardous chemicals refer to any chemical for which evaluation is performed by the
chemical for which evaluation is performed by the manufacturer/importer, as listed on
the Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), indicates it is hazardous.
Hazardous Chemicals also refer those chemicals that have import restrictions, where
licenses and permits are needed before they are imported, transported, stored,
managed and controlled.
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Group Exercise
Discuss in detail the implications of health and safety legislation on an
organisation.
Health and Safety Commission (2006). Health and safety statistics 2005/06. Sudbury: HSE Books,
UK.
ILO (2012). Occupational safety and health. Retrieved August 7, 2014, from
http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/subjects-covered-by-international-labour-standards/occupational-
safety-and-health/lang--en/index.htm.
Control of substances hazardous to health in the production of pottery Approved Code of Practice L60
HSE Books 1995.
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Thank you
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