International law and contract management
It is common for buyers to be faced with conflict between legal theory and commercial reality. To appreciate the risk taken, buyers must have knowledge of contract law and an overview of the most commonly used systems of contract law. Participants who follow this training will therefore get a thorough understanding of the basics of different law systems and the principles of contract management. Cases and bite-sized input sessions from the trainer will be used to cover the subjects. The training is challenging, inspirational and energetic in order to encourage participants to step out of their comfort zones, exchange knowledge and challenge each other.
This training is intended for employees who:
- Work with international suppliers
- Are involved in setting up and managing international contracts
- Want to have more insight in the risks and benefits of global sourcing
- Have a bachelor or master degree (or equivalent level via work experience) and at least 3 years of purchasing experience
Practical information:
- Trainer: Mr. Lisette Bieleveld
- Duration: 2 days (divided into 5 sessions)
- Should you wish accommodation to spend the night, please take into account that additional costs will amount to approximately € 120 per night
The following topics will be addressed during this training:
- Introduction to international law (purchasing law, international law and contracts and differences between legal systems)
- Contracting process in an international perspective (law and procurement process, contracting and pre-contractual phase)
- Dealing with terms and conditions (forms, general T’s & C’s: purchasing versus sales)
- Contract management (choosing the right contract and contract management)
After this training you will be able to:
- Understand when a quotation is ‘without obligation’, ‘binding’, ‘irrevocable’ and the like
- Understand the implications of different types of contracts
- Choose the right contract type in relation to the sourcing process
- Understand the content of General Terms and Conditions of Purchase
- Use the articles of a contract effectively
- Adequately deal with forms and letters of intent
- Understand the relation between legal related and business related matters in a contractUnderstand, integrate and apply the various elements of the contract management process
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