Overview
Key facts
You will discover the key elements of sourcing and procurement, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, contract development, and supplier identification and evaluation, as well as the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
Who Should Attend
The Supply Chain Fundamentals: Supply Management and Procurement course at the Georgia Institute of Technology is designed for individuals working in or interested in working in the procurement and sourcing space. Other individuals working in the supply chain can also benefit. Typical titles include sourcing analysts, supervisors, managers; procurement analysts, supervisors, managers, agents, clerks, specialists, contract development personnel, senior buyers, buyers/planners, purchasing analysts, and supply planners.
How You Will Benefit
- Describe the key steps carried out in managing the procurement process.
- Understand the key supplier evaluation practices.
- Appreciate the need for identifying and evaluating global suppliers.
- Appreciate the important role that power, tactics, and concessions play in negotiations.
- Describe the key forms of documentation used in procurement.
- Discuss the key roles or positions in procurement organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Supply Management And Procurement Overview
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Identification And Evaluation
- Supplier Negotiation And Contracting
- Procurement Execution
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Organizations And Roles
- Application Of Laws And Ethics In Procurement
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 201 other Short Courses in Management Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Materials Required
- Computer with speakers to access online content
This is a self-paced online course. Students may register any time before the published registration deadline and will have access to the course through the published "Access Ends" date.
Tuition Fee
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International
350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 350 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 350 USD for the full programme during 12 months.