DeGroote School of Business

Course Description

O735 - Strategic Procurement

The course will teach skills necessary to manage procurement processes and suppliers for products and services. Strong emphasis will be placed on the use of data analytics to aid in making sound strategic procurement decisions and policies. Topics to be covered include the strategic role of procurement in supply chains, the strategic make-versus-buy decision, how to identify, select and evaluate suppliers, spend analytics, auctions and negotiations and contract management. This course can be used towards SAP Certification in Business Integration.

  • Formerly: O718
  • Prerequisite: O600 or O650

Course Offerings

Fall 2023

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O735 E X C01

Fall 2022

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O735 E C01 Outline

Fall 2021

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O735 C01 Outline

Fall 2020

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O735 C01

Fall 2019

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O735 C01

Winter 2019

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O735 C01 Outline

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