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
Strategic Sourcing
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Strategic Sourcing
This course is part of Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization
Instructor: Don Klock
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Learn and understand the various steps in a "proven" 7-step Strategic Sourcing Process
Be able to discuss why it is important for the procurement department, your stakeholders and why one should follow a strategic sourcing process
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GN
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
The course is really helpful. it gives you the basic knowledge of strategic sourcing. But as note, I think it would be better if provided some books references
IB
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
hello i need a help from you about this assigment as i'm not unable to proceed it although i want to get this certification
AF
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2022
Clearly and concisely taught. Course work to show learning very helpful to embedd learning.
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