SKU: P3798EN

Shaping the Market to Your Advantage

Regular price $99.00 USD

This online course introduces Strategic Purchasing, a proactive approach that enables procurement professionals to influence the supply market and better meet their needs. While the techniques may seem straightforward, applying them requires commitment and strategy; however, the long-term payoff can be significant.

Procurement professionals will learn how to treat purchasing as a business process, apply marketing principles to procurement, and enhance supplier relationships to gain a competitive edge. From managing distorted markets to building new supply capabilities, this course equips you with the tools to drive meaningful change in your procurement practices.

Buyers don’t just participate in the market—they can shape it.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, procurement professionals will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations of Strategic Purchasing
  • View procurement as a business process, not just a department
  • Apply marketing concepts to procurement activities
  • Use supplier improvement to influence the supply market
  • Develop supply capabilities from scratch when needed
  • Apply the Contract Strategy Model effectively
  • Handle challenges like monopolies or distorted markets
  • Finalize supplier selection and set up for success
  • Integrate multiple purchasing strategies into one cohesive plan

COURSE OUTLINE

This course includes:

  1. Shaping the Market
  2. Defining and Managing the Business Need
  3. Procurement Marketing
  4. Supplier Improvement
  5. Reverse Marketing
  6. Contract Strategy
  7. Monopolies and Cartels
  8. Partnerships
  9. Integrating the Techniques

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for management-level employees involved in procurement, supply chain strategy, or vendor relations.

SPECIFICATIONS

Duration: 7 hours

Module(s): 11665EN

SKU(s): P3798EN

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What can you expect?

  • Complete training anytime and anywhere from any device with an internet connection. 
  • Interactive training with video, exercises, knowledge checks, case studies, and scenario branching for a memorable learning experience. 
  • A final exam is included at the end of the course to ensure knowledge retention.
  • A training completion certificate is instantly awarded when the course is completed with a passing score. 
  • Automatic email notifications to ensure training is completed by the deadline. 
  • Designed by a team of instructional designers, subject-matter experts, and consultants with decades of experience.

What's included?

  • HTML5 format works on any device with an internet connection.
  • Cross-device syncing let's you take training on a mobile device and switch to laptop or desktop without losing your progress.
  • Automatic content updates to keep courses fresh and relevant.
  • An ADA-compliant interface lets you easily switch navigation. 
  • Course modules that include videos and interactive content for a more engaging learning experience. 
  • The course automatically saves your progress, so you never lose your spot. 
  • Complete control of audio and closed captions.
  • Built-in knowledge checks at the end of each section. 
  • A certificate of completion is automatically issued upon finishing the course with a passing score. 
  • An administrator user account lets you buy courses, assign them to your team, track training progress, run reports, and access certificates.

Customer Service

  • Learners receive automated email notifications until training is completed.  
  • Phone and email customer support at no additional cost.  
  • Submit and track support requests 24/7 in our support portal.
  • Access help articles and resources in our knowledge base.
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I could access the training from anywhere, and it was so easy to stay engaged the whole time.

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Course Features

Our courses are ADA-compliant, work on any device with an internet connection, incorporate interactive learning activities, and are updated regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access training?

After purchase, you can self-register for training from your Account Dashboard.

How long do I have access?

You have one year of access to the course.

What happens if I fail the exam?

The purpose of the exam is to test your knowledge. You simply take it again until you pass.

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Can I change the name on the certificate?

Yes. You’ll need to contact our support team before you complete the course.

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