Strategic Sourcing: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals in Procurement & Supply Chain, this five-day foundation-level course builds practical command of Strategic Sourcing. Every session pairs a clear concept with a workplace exercise, so learning turns into capability rather than notes.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Strategic Sourcing is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in sourcing, tendering and supplier management using structured Strategic Sourcing techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Strategic Sourcing — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Strategic Sourcing over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• Benchmarks and KPIs to track your own results
• A negotiation and communication cheat-sheet
• Worked examples using realistic regional scenarios

Who Should Attend

• Procurement & Purchasing Officers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contracts Administrators
• Category & Sourcing Specialists

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Strategic Sourcing, with examples from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Strategic Sourcing.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Strategic Sourcing techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Strategic Sourcing.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Strategic Sourcing.

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