Course Description

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.