Fundamentals of Sourcing

Location – Online
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Cost - $2,000 

Course Outline
This is a course on sourcing focused on how Purchasing departments work in the 21st century.  Students will learn the various skills and attributes needed in today’s Purchasing world.

Major Learning Objectives

• Learn negotiation skills that can be applied in all facets of life
• Develop an understanding of the demands placed on purchasing and supply chain managers by business stakeholders
• Comprehend the impact of purchasing and supply chain management on the
  Competitive success and profitability of modern organizations
• Develop an awareness of the ethical, contractual, and legal issues faced
  by purchasing and supply chain professionals
• Understand the increasingly strategic nature of purchasing, especially the fact that purchasing is much more than simply buying goods and services
• Review cutting-edge technology used to run a “World Class” purchasing department
  

Who Should Attend
    • Presidents
    • Vice presidents of operations
    • General Managers
    • Materials managers
    • Purchasing managers
    • Warehouse managers and supervisors
    • Commodity managers and buyers

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a basic understanding of Sourcing and should be able to implement some of these practices within their facility.

Course Time Period/Course Material
This is a 10 week course and students work at their pace (material on blackboard available for 6 months).  Class material will be provided to all students.

Executive Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Certificate Program – Take any 5 classes on-line and receive a Supply Chain Management Certificate from The Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University

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