Introduction
An introduction to procurement and sourcing — the procure-to-pay cycle, purchasing vs procurement, spend analysis, category management, and supplier relationships.
Strategic Sourcing
Learn the strategic sourcing methodology — the Kearney 7-step process, total cost of ownership, supplier evaluation, RFx management, e-auctions, and contract negotiation.
Supplier Relationship Management
Learn about Supplier Relationship Management — segmentation models, performance scorecards, collaboration frameworks, joint business planning, and risk management.
Contract Management
Learn about logistics contract management — transportation service agreements, 3PL contracts, key clauses, SLAs, liability frameworks, and contract lifecycle management.
Spend Analysis & Compliance
Learn how spend analysis creates transparency into procurement expenditures and how compliance frameworks ensure purchasing follows organizational policies.