7 Step Strategic Sourcing

PROGRAM SATISFACTION

This course has been previously conducted in-house for one of our clients. Participants who attended were satisfied at 75.3%. .

Program Satisfaction = 75.3%.

The knowledge I got is remarkable, the tools and techniques were also new for me. Director, IT Planning & Business Management.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all goods, equipment, materials, and services has become a critical issue in all organizations wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity. This program explores 7 key areas considered critical to the future success of Procurement Organizations and moves today’s supply management activities from its typical tactical focus to the strategic focus needed to successfully implement the processes and methods needed to reach world-class performance now and maintain it in the future.

PROGRAM PAYBACK

• 7 Areas Critical To Future Procurement Success
• 4 Stages To World Class Supply Management
• Many Increased Skill Sets In Supply Management
• Category Models And Their Strategies
• 3 Categories For Organizing The Spend Profile
• Steps In Improving Internal And External Collaboration
• How To Develop A “Purchasing Coding System”
• How To Get More Time To Work On Strategic Issues
• The Important Sections To Include In A Strategic Sourcing Plan

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Managers and Professionals in Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Management
• Materials, Contracts, Projects, Maintenance, Operations, and Financial Managers and,
• All other Managers and Professionals focused on strategic sourcing.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, individual and team cases, and group discussions covering the many topics presented in the program.