Strategic Sourcing

This course will provide a detailed overview of a Strategic Sourcing Process (7 step Process): Profile the Category, Develop a Category Sourcing Strategy, Generate Supplier Profile, Choose Competitive Selection or Supplier Development, Select Supplier(s) and Negotiate, Implement, Continuous Improvement/Supplier Relationship Management This course learnings will be supported videos, readings a a required case with peer review.

• Understand the 7-step strategic sourcing process
• Discuss the importance of strategic sourcing for procurement and stakeholders
• Execute category profiling, strategy development, supplier selection, negotiation, and implementation
• Use diverse learning materials including videos, readings, and case studies

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities