Course Name
Strategic Purchasing
Schedule
March 07, 2026 - March 21, 2026
Schedule via Zoom:
March 7, 14 & 21, 2026
Saturdays
9:00am - 5:00 pm
PISM Member Rate: Php 15,000
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 16,500
Valid Until:
February 22, 2026
Description
This module covers the strategic management of the purchasing function in an integrated supply chain environment, to ensure availability of quality materials, supplies, and services at a competitive purchase cost. The sessions will extensively cover the proven buying methodologies and purchasing strategies to seize opportunities in the supply market.
Who should attend
This program is targeted at top corporate executives and professionals who are committed to excellence in developing and managing successful and world-class supply chain strategies and operations in this increasingly global and competitive environment.
After attending this module, you will be able to:
- Fully understand the importance of the role of the purchasing function, and the way to leverage it, in the company’s supply chain structure;
- Discover the practical ways to elevate the traditional purchasing method to a strategic level, for greater efficiency and effectiveness in delivering cost savings to the company; and
- Learn the best approaches and tools in formulating Purchasing strategies, based on the company’s internal needs and the supply market conditions.
- Purchasing’s functional scope, work processes, procedures, policies, methods and ethical standards
- Organizational and functional transformation into a strategic setup
- Strategic purchasing principles and practices
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
Mr. Abet Bacsa is Senior Vice President and Head of the Corporate Banking Group at the Development Bank of the Philippines. He previously served as Director for Operations of Inventory Exchange Holdings, Inc., a logistics services company specializing in inbound, reverse logistics, toll packing, trucking, and warehousing.
With more than 30 years of experience in supply chain management, Mr. Bacsa held regional leadership roles with Kraft Foods International, including Manager for Procurement Services in the Asia Pacific based in Australia and Singapore. Earlier in his career, he managed the Materials Management team of Kraft Foods Philippines, overseeing production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and distribution. He began his supply chain career with San Miguel Corporation, serving as Purchasing Researcher and later as Purchasing Head for Magnolia.
He currently serves as a Board Member of Build Forward Inc., a company specializing in office fit-out, construction, and renovation services.
Mr. Bacsa is an Agricultural Engineer and earned his MBA from De La Salle University.
