Master strategic sourcing and category management. Learn to develop sourcing strategies, conduct market analysis, evaluate suppliers strategically, and manage categories that unlock competitive advantage through cost, quality, and innovation.
This 5-day advanced course covers strategic sourcing and category management approaches that drive competitive advantage. Participants learn market segmentation, supplier segmentation, strategic positioning, and sourcing strategy development specific to each category.
The programme includes strategic negotiation, supplier development for innovation, risk management, and total cost of ownership optimization that transform procurement from tactical purchasing to strategic business function delivering enterprise value.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Day 1: Strategic Sourcing Framework
Day 2: Market and Supplier Segmentation
Day 3: Strategic Supplier Negotiation
Day 4: Total Cost of Ownership and Value
Day 5: Supplier Development and Partnerships
This course is for procurement professionals ready to move beyond operational transactional buying into strategic supplier management and category optimization.
Participants who complete the five days receive a Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, confirming their advanced proficiency in strategic sourcing and procurement practice.
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training programme, you'll be able to develop sourcing strategies by category, conduct market and supplier segmentation, perform competitive supplier analysis, and execute strategic supplier negotiations. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
This course is for procurement professionals ready to move beyond operational transactional buying into strategic supplier management and category optimization. Typical delegates include Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers, Senior Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Strategy Officers, Business Leaders with Procurement Responsibility, Procurement Consultants and Advisors, and Government and NGO Procurement Directors.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training is scheduled in-classroom in Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training runs on a rolling cohort basis, so a new intake is always coming up. Pick your preferred format and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" to reserve your seat — confirmation follows once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training is pitched at advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Training can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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