Logistics Education And Pathways: Supply Management and Procurement

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Overview

Logistics Education And Pathways: Supply Management and Procurement

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Course Description

This course prepares you in the basics of supply management and procurement operations and the role of procurement within an organization’s overall supply chain. You will discover the key elements of sourcing and procurement, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, contract development, and supplier identification and evaluation, as well as the importance of cross-functional collaboration.

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Course Content
  • Supply Management and Procurement Overview
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Identification and Evaluation
  • Supplier Negotiation and Contracting
  • Procurement Execution
  • Supplier Management
  • Procurement Organizations and Roles
  • Application of Laws and Ethics in Procurement
Requirements & Materials

Important Information

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This is a self-paced online course.  You may register anytime while registration is open and will have access to the course through the published "Access Ends" date.

Materials

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  • Access to online course content and optional reading materials.
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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals working in, or interested in working in the procurement and sourcing space. Other individuals working in the supply chain can also benefit. Typical titles include: sourcing analysts, supervisors, managers; procurement analysts, supervisors, managers, agents, clerks, specialists; contract development personnel, senior buyers, buyer/planners, purchasing analysts, and supply planners

What You Will Learn

  • Procurement and its key roles and metrics
  • The commodity strategy
  • Procurement contracting
  • Supplier scorecard systems
  • Commercial law
  • Law versus ethics
  • Corporate social responsibility

How You Will Benefit

  • Describe the key steps carried out in managing the procurement process.
  • Understand the key supplier evaluation practices.
  • Appreciate the need for identifying and evaluating global suppliers.
  • Appreciate the important role that power, tactics, and concessions play in negotiations.
  • Describe the key forms of documentation used in procurement.
  • Discuss the key roles or positions in procurement organizations.

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