Corporate Training
SPM
Strategic Procurement Master
Course Methodology
On enrolling in the Strategic Procurement Master training, you get to experience different modes of learning that include case studies, presentations, videos, and group exercises that will help you apply your learning in your professional life.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with business goals.
- Optimize supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
- Identify and mitigate risks in global sourcing and procurement.
- Enhance cost-efficiency through spend analysis and strategic sourcing techniques.
- Foster sustainable and ethical procurement practices.
- Improve procurementâs role in value creation and competitive advantage.
Target Audience
Target Audience Procurement and supply chain professionals looking to advance their strategic capabilities. Purchasing managers and procurement officers seeking to optimize cost and efficiency. Business leaders and decision-makers aiming to enhance procurement strategies. Logistics and operations professionals involved in supplier management. Finance and contract managers overseeing procurement functions.
Target Competencies
Strategic procurement planning
Supplier relationship and risk management
Negotiation and contract management
Cost optimization and value creation
Sustainable and ethical procurement
Data-driven decision-making
SPM
Strategic Procurement Master
Introduction
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Procurement
Module 1
- Definition of procurement
- Scope of procurement
- Objectives of procurement
- Importance of procurement
- Tactical vs. Strategic procurement
- Procurement vs. Purchasing
Module 2
- Volatile economic environment
- Change in economic environment
- Different types of procurement challenges
- Procurement trends
Module 3
- Procurement function: Evolution stages
- Transition plans
- Procurement transformation: key steps
- Business Analytics at different procurement maturity levels
- Transformation of procurement teams
Module 4
- Defining Category Management
- Category strategy & category management
- Category strategy development
- Steps to develop strategy
- Risk management â identification, mapping model & steps to reduce
Module 5
- Supplier management
- Negotiation goals and strategies
- Supplier evaluation and selection
- Integrated SRM
- Supplier performance management
- Breakthrough partnerships
- Future model of procurement
Module 6
- Defining stakeholders
- Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholdersâ engagement
- Types and frequency of communication with stakeholders
Association / Affiliation
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
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General Questions
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Public Training Courses
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In-House Training
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- Tailored solutions to address specific company challenges
- Training conducted by industry-specific faculty
- Customizable content to meet organizational needs
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