Purchasing & Materials Handling Course It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery & equipment, & also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc. Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods & services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods & services for re-selling. Service organisations, such as banks, hotels & transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities. This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation. Learning the skills needed to ensure that purchases made on behalf of your company or as the purchasing manager requires specific skills & knowledge.