This workshop introduces participants to the principles and practices of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Attendees will explore how to move from transactional purchasing to a value-driven procurement strategy that prioritizes cost savings, risk reduction, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
How is this Workshop Helpful?
It equips participants with the tools and insights needed to build resilient supply bases, negotiate better terms, and create strategic value from supplier engagements—critical in today’s global and often volatile sourcing environment.
What Will You Be Able to Do After Attending?
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Understand and apply the strategic sourcing process
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Evaluate and segment suppliers based on risk, value, and performance
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Develop supplier scorecards and performance evaluation frameworks
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Build collaborative and strategic supplier partnerships
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Enhance negotiation, contract management, and supplier innovation initiatives
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the principles of strategic sourcing and its business impact
- Develop and implement a sourcing strategy tailored to business needs
- Conduct supplier segmentation and risk assessments
- Build and manage effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs
- Improve supplier performance through scorecards and SLAs
- Negotiate contracts for long-term partnerships, not just price
- Use analytics to optimize sourcing decisions and evaluate total cost of ownership
- Foster innovation and collaboration with key suppliers