Fundamentals of Sourcing

Location – Online

Cost - $2,000

Register Online

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 systems 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.



Questions/Comments:

Please Contact -

Pat Penfield

Director of Supply Chain Executive
Management Programs
(315)443-3428
pcpenfie@syr.edu