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Overview: In today’s competitive landscape, successful procurement goes beyond simple transactions. Building solid and strategic relationships with suppliers can significantly enhance value, drive innovation, and foster collaboration. The Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program empowers procurement professionals to establish and maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, and create long-term value for their organizations.
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Program Highlights
- Supplier Segmentation and Prioritization
- Supplier Performance Management
- Innovation and Collaboration Sourcing
- Negotiation and Contract Management
- Conflict Resolution and Relationship Building
Program Structure and Modules
Introduction to Strategic Procurement and SRM
Explore the role of strategic procurement and the importance of effective supplier relationship management in today’s competitive marketplace.
Supplier Performance Metrics and Evaluation
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery standards. Learn best practices for supplier scorecards and performance reviews.
Advanced Negotiation Strategies
Enhance negotiation skills, focusing on creating win-win outcomes that strengthen supplier relationships and secure long-term benefits.
Conflict Resolution in Supplier Relationships
Build skills to identify potential conflicts early and resolve them effectively, fostering a cooperative approach to problem-solving.
Case Studies in SRM
Analyze real-world case studies in strategic procurement, learning from successes and challenges in building and managing supplier relationships.
Supplier Segmentation and Prioritization
Learn how to categorize suppliers by strategic value, impact on the organization, and partnership potential, which will help you focus resources on high-impact relationships.
Collaborative Sourcing and Innovation
Discover techniques to drive innovation through collaborative sourcing with suppliers, unlocking new opportunities for development and mutual growth.
Contract Management and Compliance
Gain expertise in managing and negotiating contracts, with a focus on compliance, value creation, and relationship sustainability.
Supplier Risk Management
Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks that could impact organizational performance, focusing on reliability and ethical practices.
Capstone Project: Developing a Strategic Supplier Management Plan
Apply your learning by designing a comprehensive supplier management plan, including segmentation, performance metrics, and relationship strategies for a sample organization.